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Rubashov, Koestler, and the Theory of Relative Maturity

Awaiting the outcome of his secret trial in a cold Soviet prison, the Old Bolshevik Rubashov reflects on a long and bloody career as Party revolutionary. In his meditations, Rubashov attempts to make sense of the arc of history.

Written by:

Jack Goldsmith
Editor: Shane Alexander Caldwell
Domains: Ethics, Modern Philosophy & Power & Politics

Awaiting the outcome of his secret trial in a cold Soviet prison, the Old Bolshevik Rubashov reflects on a long and bloody career as Party revolutionary. In his meditations, Rubashov attempts to make sense of the arc of history.

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Jack Goldsmith
Jack Goldsmith is a Visiting Fellow at ANU’s RegNet, Associate Fellow at the Social Cyber Institute, and Editor-in-Chief at YAIA. He researches the sociotechnical impacts of emerging technologies, focusing on the intersection of technology, security, and humanity, with interests in cybersecurity, information warfare, and international security.

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