Elite Theory 101

Auron MacIntyre and The Total State

I have spent innumerable hours reading Yarvin. I’ve read my fair share of Elite Theory, and I have racked my brain reading passage after passage of Nick Land, trying to understand if what I read was in fact intelligible. While Yarvin, Land, and the Elite theorists are essential to understanding our current age, their work is obscure and highly academic, often bordering on unintelligible. Until recently, anyone wishing to engage with these thinkers would need to be prepared to be beaten from intellectual pillar to intellectual post. Thankfully, Auron MacIntyre’s new book, The Total State, has arrived to guide newcomers through these complex ideas without the intellectual beatdown.

MacIntyre’s book stands out not only for its clarity but also for its accessibility. He distills the essence of these dense theories into more digestible concepts, providing a comprehensive overview of the total state that is both engaging and enlightening. The Total State serves as a bridge, connecting the intricate thoughts that shape the modern right and making them accessible to a broader audience eager to understand the dynamics of modern power structures.

In less than 200 pages, MacIntyre manages to walk the reader through every mechanism that has allowed for the creation and promulgation of the total state. In this book, MacIntyre removes any remaining doubt one may have about living in a free and prosperous society. He meticulously dissects the lie of the “right side of history” while exposing the culpability and feckless nature of American conservatism. To the uninitiated, MacIntyre provides fresh eyes with which to see the world. For the veteran, he offers a seamless synthesis of ideas that often appear estranged.

What Auron MacIntyre has provided is an essential political diagnosis of the total state. This book is a crucial resource for anyone seeking to understand the profound changes shaping our society and the forces behind them. By offering clear explanations and connecting disparate theories, The Total State equips readers with the knowledge to critically evaluate contemporary political narratives. It's an invaluable tool for navigating the complexities of today's political landscape, making it a must-read for both newcomers and seasoned thinkers alike.

-TJS