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Drawing upon historical shifts in power dynamics and the contemporary rise of centralized control, the provided text presents the idea of a "total state" emerging from liberal democracies. This system, characterized by a managerial elite and increasing homogenization of society, undermines traditional institutions like family and religion. The text argues that while this expansion of state power is facilitated by the manipulation of public opinion and reliance on perceived expertise, it is ultimately unsustainable due to fundamental aspects of human nature and the inherent inefficiencies of bureaucracy. The authors suggest that rather than resisting this process by clinging to outdated notions of liberal democracy, the focus should be on navigating the inevitable decline of this totalizing system.

Three Sources Referenced

1. Leviathan & Its Enemies - Samuel Francis

2. The Managerial Revolution - James Burnham

3. The Total State - How Liberal Democracies Become Tyranny - Auron Macintyre