The Invisible Filter: How Nationalism Shapes Everything You Think Is 'Normal'
From your weather app's borders to the "ancient traditions" invented last century, nationalism shapes our world in ways so subtle we rarely notice them. Join us for an eye-opening exploration of how modern nations make their power invisible (yup, not looking at people waving flags at sports events...) — and learn practical ways to spot these patterns in your daily life.
In this episode, we unpack:
- The shocking youth of nationalism (hint: it's younger than photography)
- How your routines reinforce national boundaries
- Why museums turn ancient artefacts into "national treasures"
- The dark connection between everyday nationalism and fascism
- Practical tools to spot nationalist framing in daily life
- How to appreciate culture without nationalist baggage
Perfect for critical thinkers, activists, and anyone interested in understanding how invisible structures shape our world—and what to do about it.
Key Resources:
- "Imagined Communities" by Benedict Anderson
- "Banal Nationalism" by Michael Billig
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