Senator J.D. Vance has shown interest in ideas similar to those of Curtis Yarvin, though he does not directly endorse all of Yarvin’s views. Vance has referred to Yarvin as a friend https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/07/18/jd-vance-world-view-sources-00168984

This is what Chat GPT has to say about Curtis Yarvin’s ideology.

Yarvin’s critiques of democracy, government bureaucracy, and his support for a more centralized, authoritative governance model have resonated with Vance’s concerns about American democracy and “elite” influence. In Vance’s book Hillbilly Elegy and his Senate campaign, he expressed frustrations with American institutions, echoing Yarvin’s criticisms of inefficiency and ideological capture by what Yarvin calls “the Cathedral”—the alliance of media, academia, and government that Yarvin argues enforces progressive values across society​

Curtis Yarvin, also known as Mencius Moldbug, is a controversial political thinker known for his ideas on “neoreactionary” ideology, often abbreviated as “NRx.” Yarvin critiques modern democracy, proposing an alternative model of governance he calls “neo-monarchism” or “formalism,” which advocates for centralized power under a corporate, autocratic state.

Some core elements of Yarvin’s ideology include:

1. Critique of Democracy: Yarvin believes democracy, especially in its American form, leads to inefficiency and dysfunction. He argues that the modern system allows unqualified people to influence governance, which he sees as a flaw. Instead, Yarvin suggests that centralized authority, free from the influence of voters, can make more effective decisions​.
2. Support for Monarchical or Corporate Governance: Yarvin’s idea of “neo-monarchism” envisions a state run by a sovereign authority, similar to a CEO of a corporation. In this model, leaders have full control without opposition from public votes or political checks and balances. This structure, he argues, would streamline decision-making and avoid the chaos he associates with democratic systems​.
3. Criticism of Progressive Ideology: Yarvin often argues that modern liberalism, or progressivism, has developed into a “religion” with social and cultural norms that are difficult to challenge. He labels this ideology as “the Cathedral,” a term he uses to describe a coalition of academia, media, and government, which he believes enforces a progressive worldview across society​.
4. Restoration of Order: According to Yarvin, centralized government can restore social order and stability, which he perceives as lost under current democratic systems. His ideology appeals to some who believe in a need for authority-driven governance to counter social and political decay​

Yarvin’s views have influenced sections of the online right-wing and “Dark Enlightenment” communities, though they are widely considered fringe and anti-democratic by mainstream political thinkers. His ideas continue to spark debate, particularly around discussions of governance, state authority, and freedom in modern society.

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We will have to see what happens with the recent election of Trump. We will have to see what changes are made and if some of these ideas Yarvin advocates will be implemented.