# EP 038 The Crisis Machine: How Permanent Emergency Powers Shape Modern Governance

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Published: 2026-03-17T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Some Unapproved Thinking, Tracy Brinkmann delves into the concept of the 'crisis machine' and how permanent emergency powers have transformed crisis from an exceptional event into the baseline of modern governance. Explore the mechanisms behind crisis normalization and how fatigue control is utilized to maintain power structures through manufactured urgency. Through historical patterns—from the Roman Empire to the Cold War—this discussion reveals how prolonged instability serves economic infrastructure built on crisis capitalism, including security, surveillance, and pharmaceuticals. Learn about the bypassing of democratic processes through emergency measures and how this reshapes governance. This episode challenges listeners to distinguish between genuine crisis management and crisis manufacturing, urging skeptical thinking about who profits from ongoing emergencies. It also highlights resistance networks that foster resilience and transparency in the face of engineered crises. Join us as we uncover the historical lessons behind emergency governance and consider the implications for our freedom and future. When crisis becomes the system instead of a disruption, it’s time to question: Are we witnessing governance or perpetual crisis? https://SomeUnapprovedThinking.com

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