# We’re Soaking In It: Why It’s Too Late to Prepare for Authoritarianism

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Podcast: [Team Human with Douglas Rushkoff](https://stenobird.com/podcast/team-human-with-douglas-rushkoff-52239)
Published: 2026-01-29T18:02:53+00:00
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## Resource

The other shoe finally dropped. We are no longer waiting for authoritarianism to arrive; we are soaking in it. Rushkoff argues that the time for speculation, strategizing about political optics, and "preparing for what comes next" is over. Instead, He calls for a shift from figure to ground. We must stop fixating on the abstract figures of media and politics and return to the only thing that is tactically defensible: the literal ground beneath our feet. Learn more about Everyone's Earth: https://everyonesearth.com/ Change Diapers: https://changediapers.com/ Cobi Dryer Sheets: https://cobidryersheets.com/ Use the code “rush10” to receive 10% off of Cobi Dryer sheets: https://cobidryersheets.com/ Support Team Human on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamhuman Follow Team Human with Douglas Rushkoff: Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/douglasrushkoff YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJdUEh2Wh4fnswTLmqoEnhg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@douglasrushkoff Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rushkoff.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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