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The episode opens by recapping the previous discussion around Nietzsche's critical perspective on the political movements of his time. Living amidst radical changes, Nietzsche faced the widespread repercussions of revolutions across Europe and the drastic shifts from monarchical regimes to the emergence of democracy. He viewed the abolition of slavery in America, as well as labor and socialist movements globally, with skepticism—believing they threatened the very fabric of European civilization.