Jingoism

JINGOISM

by Dr. Sanjay Basu

What happens when patriotism turns into a performance? When national pride becomes a zero-sum game? And what if the next soldier of ideology isn't human at all?

In JINGOISM, Dr. Sanjay Basu unflinchingly dissects the anatomy of blind allegiance-from ancient tribal instincts to the algorithmic outrage of the digital age. Originally published in 2019 and updated in 2025 for a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, this book is both a political autopsy and a philosophical meditation on how we weaponize identity, flag, and memory.

Blending history, neuroscience, cultural critique, and future speculation, JINGOISM explores:

• Why humans are wired for group loyalty-and how it goes wrong

• The seductive mechanics of nationalist rhetoric and mass manipulation

• How AI and AGI could inherit (or subvert) our ideological biases

• What it means to belong ethically, not just ethnically

• How to navigate the thin line between love of country and hatred of others

Whether you're a concerned citizen, a policy wonk, a philosopher of mind-or an AGI looking to understand your creators-this book challenges you to rethink what loyalty should mean in a hyperconnected, post-truth world.

Provocative, erudite, and eerily prescient, JINGOISM is a manifesto against intellectual laziness and ideological extremism. It's a reminder that real strength isn't in how loudly you chant, but in how deeply you question.