Predatory Optimism
Mary Wrenn
Neoliberalism has proven to be resilient to criticism and counter-movements, particularly in the United States which is home to a deep and troubled history of can-do optimism and rugged individualism. Self-care through consumption, ‘perseverance porn’, and corporatized feminism offer striking examples of neoliberalism neutralizing all resistance. Despite neoliberalism’s durability, community has been and continues to be the key to humanity’s survival.