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The emergency brake on the temporality of late capitalism

“The "extreme centre" is on the rise, or already in power, and it's coming back in many countries, not only in Europe.”

The emergency brake on the temporality of late capitalism
Blowing bubbles in New York’s Times Square. | Richard B. Levine/PA. All rights reserved.
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He is one of the most passionate political activists in Europe and he loves revolution. In this interview, the co-founder of DiEM25 and philosopher, Srećko Horvat, discusses his new book (Poetry from the Future), the rise of right-wing populism in Europe, the recent EU elections, and the Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange.

Yorgos Boskos (YB): Your new book is called 'Poetry from the Future'. Noam Chomsky has said of it: 'A compelling vision, an urgent necessity, and not beyond reach'. In your book, you describe how dystopia has become a reality. How can we transform our mindset in order to bring about real change?