Shock Doctrine

The Shock Doctrine is a concept suggesting that governments or corporations often exploit moments of crisis—such as natural disasters, economic collapses, or social upheavals—to push through policies that benefit elites. These crises distract the public and create a sense of urgency, making it easier to implement unpopular reforms like privatization or austerity measures. The idea, popularized by Naomi Klein, is that these tactics leverage chaos to reshape society in ways that might not be accepted during normal times, often at the expense of the general population's interests.