“The Decline: Liberalism on the Ropes” by JA Westenberg is a penetrating analysis of liberalism’s unraveling in an era marked by crises and contradictions. It explores how the ideology that once promised progress and freedom has faltered under the weight of its own ideals, becoming performative and toothless in the face of mounting existential threats. From systemic inequality to climate inaction and the rise of authoritarian populism, Westenberg dissects the failures of institutions, the cynicism of discourse, and the disillusionment of the masses. This book asks hard questions about whether liberalism can adapt to survive or if it will fade into irrelevance, leaving its promises unfulfilled and a dangerous void in its wake.

Friction is a book about doing things the hard way; because if we don't we lose sight of our humanity.