Grok says:
1. Galaxy-brainness (Breadth)
Definition: Presenting ideas as profoundly insightful, linking disparate concepts, using performative references, and dismissing experts.
Analysis: MacIntyre positions himself as a deep political theorist, synthesizing ideas from thinkers like Carl Schmitt, Curtis Yarvin, and James Burnham to critique liberal democracy. In The Total State, he connects bureaucracy, media, and culture to a “Cathedral” of power, framing it as a novel lens, though it echoes Yarvin’s work. His podcast delves into history, philosophy, and governance, citing complex sources like de Jouvenel, but these are more expository than interdisciplinary leaps like Peterson’s archetypes. He dismisses mainstream academics and libertarian experts as naive, as in his Mises critique, favoring dissident voices. Compared to Shapiro’s data-driven style or Murray’s literary focus, MacIntyre’s breadth is ambitious but niche, lacking Peterson’s esoteric flair or Carlson’s populism.
Rating: 4/5. MacIntyre’s theoretical scope and expert skepticism show strong galaxy-brain tendencies, below Peterson (5/5) but above Prager (3/5).
2. Cultishness
Definition: Fostering in-group/out-group dynamics, flattery of followers, emotional manipulation, and dismissing critics.
Analysis: MacIntyre builds a following via his Blaze podcast, Substack, and X, framing fans as a perceptive vanguard against a decaying establishment. He flatters them as seeing through “stale” conservatism, as in his critiques of Erick Erickson. His rhetoric divides an in-group of “organic conservatives” from out-groups like liberals, neocons, and libertarians, whom he mocks as complicit in tyranny. Unlike Peterson’s emotional bonding or Carlson’s fury, MacIntyre’s tone is cerebral, limiting parasocial intensity. He dismisses critics as outdated or globalist, as seen in X spats with James Lindsay, but engages less directly than Shapiro. His fanbase shows loyalty, though less cultish than Peterson’s devotees.
Rating: 3/5. MacIntyre fosters some in-group dynamics, matching Murray, below Peterson (5/5) and Carlson (4/5).
3. Anti-establishment(arianism)
Definition: Portraying institutions, media, and experts as corrupt, offering unique insights.
Analysis: MacIntyre’s core thesis in The Total State is that institutions—media, academia, Big Tech, and bureaucracy—form a “Cathedral” subverting democracy. He calls elections “figurehead” selections, rejecting mainstream narratives on liberty, as seen in his COVID response critiques. Unlike Murray’s cultural focus or Shapiro’s selective distrust, MacIntyre’s rejection is systemic, akin to Carlson’s but rooted in theory over populism. He offers his podcast as an alternative, citing dissidents like Yarvin. Compared to Prager’s traditionalism, MacIntyre’s anti-establishment stance is fiercer, using ambiguity (e.g., “not a conspiracy, but coordination”) for deniability.
Rating: 5/5. MacIntyre’s institutional distrust matches Carlson, exceeding Shapiro and Prager (4/5).
4. Grievance-mongering
Definition: Promoting narratives of victimhood or oppression to drive engagement.
Analysis: MacIntyre stokes grievance, claiming conservatives are betrayed by a “total state” crushing their values. He laments lost liberties, citing COVID lockdowns and media bias against Trump, framing his audience as marginalized by elites. His personal awakening—detailed in The Total State—mirrors follower disillusionment, though he avoids Peterson’s individual victimhood. Less conspiratorial than Carlson’s “replacement” fears, his grievance is structural, like Murray’s cultural erosion but more political. Compared to Shapiro’s legalistic complaints, MacIntyre’s is broader, urging resistance to centralized power.
Rating: 4/5. MacIntyre’s grievance is strong, aligning with Shapiro and Murray, below Carlson (5/5).
5. Self-aggrandisement and Narcissism
Definition: Inflated self-importance, craving praise, and sensitivity to criticism.
Analysis: MacIntyre presents as a bold thinker, claiming to explode “conservative myths” in The Total State. His Blaze bio touts “mold-breaking insights,” and X posts amplify his influence, as when Martyr Made called him a tone-setter. Unlike Peterson’s savior complex or Shapiro’s debate bravado, MacIntyre’s ego is quieter, projecting intellectual superiority over charisma. He’s sensitive to pushback, countering critics like Lindsay with sarcasm on X, but less defensive than Carlson. Compared to Prager’s mission-driven persona, MacIntyre craves respect as a theorist, relishing niche acclaim.
Rating: 3/5. MacIntyre’s self-assurance shows narcissistic traits, matching Murray, below Peterson (5/5).
6. Cassandra Complex
Definition: Claiming prescience, warning of unheeded dangers, and posing as a prophet.
Analysis: MacIntyre warns of democracy’s collapse into tyranny, predicting centralized power will erode society unless resisted, as in The Total State’s balkanization solution. He claims foresight on issues like administrative overreach, spotlighting COVID as proof, but doesn’t dwell on specific predictions like Peterson. His followers are urged to act locally to avert doom, akin to Murray’s cultural warnings but less apocalyptic than Carlson’s rants. Compared to Prager’s moral decline, MacIntyre’s prophecy is structural, framing himself as a guide through crisis.
Rating: 4/5. MacIntyre’s warnings match Murray and Carlson, below Peterson’s mythic tone (5/5).
7. Revolutionary Theories
Definition: Claiming paradigm-shifting ideas to cement guru status.
Analysis: MacIntyre’s “total state” concept—blending Schmitt’s sovereignty, Yarvin’s Cathedral, and Burnham’s managerialism—presents as revolutionary, arguing democracies inevitably become tyrannies. While novel to mainstream conservatives, it synthesizes existing dissident ideas, unlike Peterson’s archetypes. His balkanization strategy challenges GOP orthodoxy, more radical than Shapiro’s liberalism or Prager’s revivalism, but less original than claimed. Compared to Murray’s diagnostics, MacIntyre offers a clearer framework, though not paradigm-shifting like relativity.
Rating: 4/5. MacIntyre’s synthesized theory is ambitious, matching Peterson, above peers (2/5).
8. Pseudo-profound Bullshit (PPB)
Definition: Using language that seems profound but is trite or meaningless, often with abstract references.
Analysis: MacIntyre’s rhetoric, like “the total state politicizes everything,” sounds deep but can oversimplify complex systems, as in his Cathedral metaphor. He cites Schmitt or de Jouvenel, giving intellectual heft, but risks tautology—e.g., power centralizes because it’s powerful. Unlike Peterson’s word salad or Carlson’s fearmongering, his style is clear, less flowery than Murray’s prose. Compared to Shapiro’s polemics, MacIntyre’s PPB is subtler, cloaked in theory but occasionally vague under scrutiny.
Rating: 3/5. MacIntyre’s rhetoric has PPB elements, matching Shapiro and Carlson, below Peterson (5/5).
9. Conspiracy Mongering
Definition: Promoting evidence-light theories about coordinated suppression.
Analysis: MacIntyre’s “Cathedral”—Big Tech, media, bureaucracy—implies coordinated elite control, as in The Total State’s claim of obfuscated power. He cites COVID or Trump’s impeachment as evidence, echoing Carlson’s style but with theoretical framing over wild leaps like bioweapons. Less cautious than Murray or Shapiro, he flirts with conspiracy, as in X posts on “globalist” agendas, but uses disclaimers for deniability. Compared to Peterson’s vague “neo-Marxism,” MacIntyre’s narrative is clearer, though evidence-thin.
Rating: 4/5. MacIntyre’s conspiratorial framing nears Carlson (5/5), above Peterson and Shapiro (3/5).
10. Grifting
Definition: Monetizing followers through questionable means.
Analysis: MacIntyre monetizes via Blaze salary, Substack subscriptions, book sales (The Total State), and podcast ads. Unlike Peterson’s courses or Shapiro’s merch, he lacks premium schemes or tacky products. His model mirrors Carlson’s TCN—subscriptions for “unfiltered” content—but is less aggressive. Compared to Prager’s nonprofit or Murray’s traditional media, MacIntyre’s monetization is standard, with no evidence of scams. His book’s modest sales suggest ideology over profit drives him.
Rating: 2/5. MacIntyre’s monetization is minimal, below Peterson and Shapiro (3/5), akin to Murray.
Total Score: 36/50
Summary: Auron MacIntyre aligns moderately with the secular guru archetype, scoring below Jordan Peterson (43/50) and Tucker Carlson (38/50), but above Ben Shapiro (33/50), Dennis Prager (32/50), and Douglas Murray (29/50). His strongest traits are anti-establishmentarianism, conspiracy mongering, revolutionary theories, grievance-mongering, and a Cassandra complex, driven by his theoretical critiques of centralized power. He scores lower on cultishness, self-aggrandisement, PPB, and grifting, reflecting a niche, cerebral style over Peterson’s charisma or Carlson’s populism. Unlike Shapiro’s polemics, Prager’s moralizing, or Murray’s restraint, MacIntyre blends dissident theory with conservative appeal, making him a rising guru figure but not at the archetype’s peak.
