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Whether Musk, Thiel, or Trump – new kings who do not distinguish between private and public, economy and politics, desire world domination. Money and power are concentrated in a few hands. Their symbiosis erodes democracy, markets, and the rule of law from within. There is a great danger that state authority will merge with the most powerful private interests to such an extent that the extreme inequalities, despotism, and privileges that modern civilization aimed to overcome will re-emerge. Massimo De Carolis examines this development down to its roots in Western modernization. He warns of an impending collapse of democracy and shows ways to prevent the catastrophe. The Buchhandlung Strobel will offer a book table on the topic. Guest Massimo De Carolis taught Political Philosophy at the University of Salerno. He writes for the daily newspaper «il manifesto» and is the author of numerous essays, including «Life in the Age of Its Technical Reproducibility» (2009). Leadership/Moderation Dana Sindermann, Head of the Department of Business and Social Ethics, Paulus Akademie Participation fee (including lunch and drink) CHF 30 / CHF 20* * discounted price for members of the Paulus Akademie Patronage Association and FKSZ, with AHV/IV-, KulturLegi- or Student ID. An event in cooperation with the Rotpunktverlag. For organizational reasons, we kindly ask for registration by October 19, 2026.