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Odd Lots · September 17, 2026 · 54m

What Francis Fukuyama Is Seeing at 'The End of History'

Francis Fukuyama revisits his famous 'End of History' thesis in his new memoir, discussing how AI, electoral defeats of liberal democracy, and social media are reshaping its relevance. The conversation covers the listlessness that follows ideological triumph, the role of the internet in amplifying it, Fukuyama's personal use of AI, and speculation on what might succeed liberalism.

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Fukuyama revisits his landmark thesis, looking at how the post-Cold War world has diverged from his predictions, with AI and losses for liberal democracy complicating the narrative.
AI and Rapid Tech Change Undermine Liberal Democratic Stability
Fukuyama discusses the destabilizing effect of artificial intelligence and rapid technological innovation on liberal democratic institutions.

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