Naomi Klein, a renowned author and activist, explores the devastating effects of extreme wealth on society in her latest book and addresses the challenges of billionaire power-seeking in an era of global crises. This book, titled End Times Fascism, co-written with Astra Taylor, begins with a story from the peak of a mountain where two loyal men are gathering spectators to share their vision.
The Billionaires' Paradise in the Future World
This vision depicts a paradise-like city with a gate at every entrance and no need for weapons; because all its residents are wealthy. One of these men, with tears in his eyes, describes the beauty of this city. This scene is not a metaphor, but a reality in 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. This paradise city will be called New Gaza, and the men present in this scene are Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
The Billionaires' World and Global Dilemmas
The World Economic Forum in Davos has always had two main goals: to provide a platform for the wealthy to discuss all the actions they are taking to reduce poverty and climate crises, and also to take a glimpse into their glamorous lives. However, this year what we witnessed was, openly, the gathering of the richest men in the world to discuss the real estate possibilities of a large cemetery. This event illustrates how the wealthy seek to exploit climate and financial chaos to gain more power.
Naomi Klein candidly states that extreme wealth not only drives humanity to superiority but also creates a deep divide in society. She emphasizes that in a world where climate and social crises are expanding, these billionaires, by creating luxurious and paradise-like cities, are only thinking of their own interests and distancing themselves from harsh realities.
