Echoes of Laughter in a Decaying Republic: Amusing Ourselves to Autocracy in a Post-Truth Age of “Alternative Facts”

Socialism and Democracy 2026

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Authors: Keith Moser
DOI: 10.1080/08854300.2026.2624954
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References: 4

Abstract

1. Building upon the theories of Aldous Huxley and Neil Postman, this reflection demonstrates how our “infinite appetite for distractions” in an age in which millions of people expect to be enterta...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cultural Studies and Postmodernism Humor Studies and Applications Media Influence and Politics

Publication details

Journal / source
Socialism and Democracy
Volume
40
Issue
1
Pages
154–171
Publication date
2 January 2026
Language
EN