One way to recognise the depth of neoliberalism's societal victory is to compare & contrast responses to an energy crisis before and after 40-50 years of neolib. capitalism: contemporary responses simply cannot assume any spirit of collective action.

https://www.ft.com/content/75eec95b-e566-41cd-af66-398d9eea9a82?syn-25a6b1a6=1

Lessons from history on how to survive a fuel crisis

The UK government has imposed strict measures in the past, but would today’s public be as tolerant?

Financial Times