Callum Blades
Bio
Callum Blades is an interdisciplinary researcher and practitioner with Bournemouth University. His research focuses on psychosocial studies, psychodynamics, as well as their application to political culture and conspiracy theories.
Stories (2/0)
Post-Neoliberalism: A New Option
The past few decades have witnessed the rise and dominance of neoliberalism as a prevailing economic and political ideology in Western culture. Neoliberalism, as a hegemonic bloc, is characterised by its emphasis on deregulation, privatisation, and a laissez-faire approach to the economy, and exists as a guide for political and economic decision-making since the 1980s (Lévy et al. 2022). Despite Tony Blair’s claim that the UK is entering an era free of ideology, there is an argument to be made that there isn’t no ideology whatsoever, rather a universal blanket ideology of neoliberalism. As the consequences of this neoliberal paradigm become increasingly evident, from the existence of foodbanks, to the neoliberalisation of language (see phrases such as “I’m investing in myself!”, “this is my personal brand”, or a more personal instance in which a friend described a date they were preparing for as “nearly boardroom ready”). Owing to this, it is perhaps crucial to examine the need for a potentially post-neoliberal alternative in modern British politics, and as such, this essay explores the continued hegemony of neoliberalism within mainstream political parties in the UK and argues that the emergence of a third "post-neoliberal" option is essential to challenge the dominance of neoliberal capitalism and work towards fostering a more equitable society.
By Callum Blades7 months ago in The Swamp
Brexit and Neoliberalism
Brexit marked a shock wave that has deeply impacted the United Kingdom and its people. Despite the intentions of those who originally backed the idea of leaving the European Union, there are various negative consequences that have arisen from Brexit, however, there may be a glimmer of hope.
By Callum Bladesabout a year ago in The Swamp
