GEN Z, CÔ ĐƠN, VÀ TOÀN TRỊ: MỘT GÓC NHÌN TỪ HANNAH ARENDT | HỘI ĐỒNG CỪU

Hannah Arendt’s theory of totalitarianism provides a lens for understanding contemporary social shifts in Vietnam, particularly among Gen Z. Loneliness, defined as the loss of a common world and meaningful social connections, serves as the fertile ground for totalitarian ideologies. These systems replace complex, contradictory realities with simplified, totalizing explanations that offer a false sense of security and belonging. Recent observations in Vietnam, such as marginalized groups seeking state intervention rather than defending civil liberties, illustrate this transition. By abandoning the "common world" of diverse, real-life interactions, individuals become susceptible to rigid, coercive logic that demands absolute loyalty. This psychological vulnerability, exacerbated by the erosion of traditional community bonds, creates a vacuum where ideological systems thrive, ultimately transforming isolated individuals into tools for political movements that prioritize total control over individual agency.