GUEST: Vlad Vexler, Social Philosopher, and popular YouTuber. It’s my pleasure today to welcome back onto the channel Vlad Vexler, Social Philosopher, and unique YouTuber. Our previous three video conversations proved to be extremely popular, and a lot has happened since we last spoke. Please do check out Vlad’s channel on YouTube, as it has a collection of the most thought-provoking and insightful videos on the Russian mindset and the roots of this war.----------LINKS:https://www.youtube.com/@UC6-33VO9eerq9MXFaivi0gg https://www.youtube.com/@UCn7XHZiW6EUgSuxItybLLMg ----------Partner on this video: KYIV OF MINE Watch the trailer now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arJUcE1rxY0'Kyiv of Mine' is a documentary series about Ukraine’s beautiful capital, Kyiv. The film production began in 2018, and much has changed since then. It is now 2025, and this story is far from over.https://www.youtube.com/@UCz6UbVKfqutH-N7WXnC5Ykg https://www.kyivofmine.com/#theprojectKyiv of Mine is fast paced, beautifully filmed, humorous, fun, insightful, heartbreaking, moving, hopeful. The very antithesis in fact of a doom-laden and worthy wartime documentary. This is a work that is extraordinarily uplifting. My friend Operator Starsky says the film is “Made with so much love. The film series will make you laugh and cry.” ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------DESCRIPTION:Unveiling the Post-Truth Era: Insights with Vlad VexlerIn this compelling episode, host John welcomes back Vlad Vexler, a respected thinker and commentator, for an in-depth discussion on the current geopolitical landscape and the societal impacts of post-truth politics. They explore the profound transformations happening globally, comparing the political crises in the West and Russia, and delving into the ideologies behind Trumpism and Putinism. The dialogue covers the erosion of truth in politics, the socio-economic factors driving these changes, and the importance of maintaining democratic values. They also touch upon the challenges faced by the Russian opposition and the broader implications for global democracy. This insightful conversation sheds light on navigating the post-truth era and underscores the need for civic engagement and responsible politics to safeguard democratic institutions.----------CHAPTERS:00:48 Historical Context and Current Events03:10 The Crisis of Truth and Trust08:06 Social Forces and Political Fragmentation13:32 The Russian Influence and Global Convergence29:08 The Future of Putinism and Trumpism37:23 Russia's Imperial Dilemma45:19 The Role of the Russian Opposition51:56 The Importance of Constructive Political Engagement56:39 Conclusion and Personal Recommendations----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------