Political shifts and neoliberalism analyzed in US and Brazil

Political and social commentators are examining the intersection of neoliberalism, technology, and the rise of the extreme right in both the United States and Brazil.

Analyses suggest that the 'public spirit' once described by Alexis de Tocqueville has been transformed by the private power of big tech companies. In the United States, voters express frustration over rising costs for food, gasoline, and healthcare, alongside concerns regarding reproductive rights and trade wars. Some thinkers argue that technology is being used as an alternative to traditional politics.

Scholar Wendy Brown posits that neoliberalism acts as a mode of governance that reshapes institutions and individual identity. She explores how this economic logic may contribute to the rise of figures like Donald Trump and the erosion of democratic processes. Brown also notes that while the political shifts seen in the North are significant, the trajectory of political developments in Brazil follows a distinct path.