Naomi Klein’s new book, End Times Fascism, co-written with Astra Taylor, opens with a fictional scene set on a mountaintop in 2026, where figures like Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff envision a "paradise city" called New Gaza. This imagined city, described as a walled-off, utopian enclave, is a metaphor for the growing divide between the super-rich and the rest of society. The book also references the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where the world’s wealthiest individuals gather to discuss both charitable efforts and investment opportunities—some of which, the authors suggest, involve "real estate possibilities of a mass grave." At the same event, Donald Trump announced his Board of Peace for the reconstruction of Gaza, though little progress has been made in the seven months since. Klein delves into the psychological impact of extreme wealth, arguing that the super-rich, with their vast financial, technological, and military power, no longer need to win public favor. She describes the neoliberal era—spanning from the end of the Cold War to the pandemic—as a time when capitalism operated without serious challenge, as if "lying on the couch in its underwear." This period, she suggests, allowed for the unchecked growth of wealth and power, which now fuels new forms of authoritarianism and crisis-driven governance. The book traces the rise of authoritarianism across the globe, from anarcho-libertarian policies in Argentina to the erosion of democratic norms in Hungary and the spread of anti-immigrant, neofascist rhetoric in Italy. In Brazil, former President Jair Bolsonaro weaponized discussions around trans identity to stoke division, while in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has seen a surge in Islamophobia. Klein argues that these movements are not just political but existential, seeking to accelerate climate and economic collapse to create a world where only the wealthy can survive. Klein and Taylor also examine the role of tech billionaires, many of whom have their own visions of survival in the face of global crises. Figures like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk, once seen as disruptors, now have a focus on securing their own futures through technology and infrastructure. Klein contrasts their clear ideological stances with the more ambiguous positions of others like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, who lack the same coherent vision. The book also touches on the shift of many billionaire donors from supporting progressive causes to backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election, raising questions about the sincerity of their earlier concerns about democracy and the environment. Klein highlights the growing influence of religious fundamentalists in the U.S., including Christian Zionists and Christian Nationalists, who believe in preparing for the second coming of Christ. She links this to the concept of a "bunkered state," where climate disasters, anti-immigrant policies, and misinformation create a society in turmoil. Drawing from her earlier work, The Shock Doctrine, Klein compares today’s crisis-driven capitalism to past examples, such as the privatization of Iraq and the involvement of private contractors in Hurricane Katrina. She describes the current era as a spiral—familiar in appearance but deeper and more violent in its impact. Klein argues that the unchecked accumulation of wealth has led to a new kind of shamelessness among the super-rich, who are increasingly detached from the consequences of their actions. She calls for a "wealth disarmament movement" and cites grassroots efforts, like the Pearson brothers in Memphis, who are resisting the expansion of data centers and industrial pollution. In closing, Klein urges readers to embrace what she calls "jetztzeit," or "now time," a moment of potential transformation. She acknowledges her own anger over issues like Starlink satellites, environmental degradation, and the crisis in Gaza, and encourages others to find their own sources of outrage and fight for a better future.