Left vs Right Is a Trap: The Deeper Philosophy Driving Modern Politics

In this episode of Common-X, we sit down with Chris Angle — writer, philosopher, and host of The Philosophical Angle — to step beyond surface-level political debate and into the deeper ideas shaping modern culture.

Rather than arguing headlines or party talking points, Chris breaks down the philosophical assumptions beneath the political Left and Right, including why humans seek dominance, how narratives form, and why each side fundamentally disagrees on human nature itself.

Drawing from thinkers like St. Augustine, evolutionary biology, economics, and both Eastern and Western philosophy, this conversation explores why division feels so entrenched today — and why politics may be more about worldview than policy.

If you’ve ever felt that modern discourse is stuck in reaction instead of understanding, this episode is for you.

This isn’t about choosing sides.

It’s about understanding the forces quietly shaping how we think, argue, and live.

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