Gray Mirror | Curtis Yarvin

“There is no current narrative, in or out of power, that tells our complete story. Should this disturb you? It should.”

Curtis Yarvin and Passage Press proudly present Yarvin’s first original work exclusive to print with Gray Mirror: Fascicle I, Disturbance. Disturbance is the first in a series of four fascicles—novella-length volumes that compose the full book Gray Mirror.

The purpose of Disturbance is to disrupt our sense of where we are. Our historical, political, and philosophical narratives are not infallible, Yarvin tells us, nor are our institutions of public and private power inevitable. Both are the results of contingent historical events. Different stories could be told. Different structures could hold power.

In his trademark style of historical and cultural analysis, Yarvin asks: are these systems working out for us? If not, what can we do about it? How can we start living in the truth?

About the Author

Curtis Guy Yarvin, born in 1973, is an American blogger, software developer, and political theorist known for his controversial views on democracy and governance. He gained prominence under the pen name Mencius Moldbug, becoming a key figure in the neo-reactionary movement. 

Yarvin's ideas have gained traction among some Silicon Valley investors and Republican politicians12. He has been described as a "neo-reactionary" and "neo-monarchist" who advocates for dismantling key American institutions and replacing democracy with a techno-monarchy.

Currently, Yarvin authors the "Gray Mirror" blog on Substack, where he continues to share his political theories24. His influence has grown, with connections to figures like Vice President-elect JD Vance and incoming State Department official Michael Anton.