In the modern world, political ideologies have become hollow, self-destructive forces, dragging civilization toward collapse. The left and right—once movements with meaningful philosophies—have devolved into caricatures of themselves, each obsessed with power, control, and ideological purity rather than the well-being of society. While they war over who can force their version of reality onto the world, they ignore the fundamental truth: civilization itself is sick, not because it lacks progress, but because it has abandoned its roots.

The answer does not lie in reforming these broken systems. It does not lie in choosing between two sides that have both led humanity to cultural, spiritual, and environmental decay. The answer lies in looking backward—not to modern reinventions of the past, but to the ancient, primal worldview that once guided strong, free, and deeply connected societies. And among these, the worldview of the Vikings stands as a beacon for the way forward.

The Left and Right: Two Wings of the Same Dying Bird

The political left, once a movement for personal freedom and the protection of the individual against tyranny, has transformed into an engine of ideological oppression. It demands conformity under the guise of tolerance, enforces dogma with the zeal of a religious inquisition, and seeks to dismantle all organic structures—family, community, and identity—in the pursuit of an abstract, soulless equality. It is disconnected from the natural world, hostile to tradition, and views the past not as a source of wisdom but as an enemy to be erased.

The political right, which once stood for strength, stability, and the preservation of cultural identity, has become equally hollow. It clings to the rotting corpse of industrial capitalism, worships profit at the expense of the earth, and seeks to uphold rigid, artificial systems rather than organic, time-tested traditions. Its version of tradition is often a modern, sanitized construction, one that lacks the raw, dynamic force of the ancient world. Instead of embracing the warrior spirit of its ancestors, it bows to corporate interests, lifeless bureaucracy, and shallow nationalism.

Both sides are blind to the true problem: civilization itself has severed its ties to the natural rhythms of life. Modern politics is a distraction, a meaningless struggle over the scraps of a dying world order. The solution is not to pick a side. The solution is to reject the entire paradigm and return to the wisdom of those who lived in harmony with the primal forces of existence.

The Way Forward is the Way Back

The ancient world was not perfect, but it was real. It was rooted in the raw, unfiltered truths of nature, survival, and the human spirit. Among the many cultures that once thrived, the Vikings embodied a worldview that holds the key to a future beyond the failures of modernity.

The Vikings were not ideological. They did not believe in universal doctrines forced upon all people. Instead, they lived by the natural order, recognizing strength, honor, and kinship as the foundations of a thriving society. Their world was not bound by rigid, artificial laws but by orlog—the deep, unwritten law of cause and effect that governs all things.

This is what we have lost. The modern world, whether left or right, is built on artificial constructs. The Vikings understood that power, respect, and balance must be earned, not dictated from above. They did not seek to control nature but to work alongside it. Their spirituality was not a dogma but an ever-evolving relationship with the gods, ancestors, and spirits of the land.

What Does a Viking Worldview Look Like Today?

A return to Viking cultural perspectives does not mean dressing in furs and swinging axes—though there is nothing wrong with embracing the physical expressions of heritage. It means reviving the fundamental principles that guided their way of life:

• Honor and Personal Strength: Modern society punishes strength and rewards weakness. The Vikings saw strength—both physical and mental—as a virtue. A person was not entitled to respect; they earned it through deeds. The future must abandon the culture of victimhood and return to a world where individuals are responsible for their own fate.
• Kinship and Tribal Loyalty: The Vikings did not put blind faith in massive, faceless institutions. Their loyalty was to their family, their kindred, their people. Globalism has severed these bonds, making people feel rootless and disconnected. The only way to rebuild real community is to return to kin-based, localized societies.
• Freedom Through Self-Reliance: Modern civilization has made people weak by making them dependent. The Vikings did not wait for a government to provide for them; they took what they needed through skill, trade, or battle. A return to their worldview means rejecting reliance on collapsing state systems and embracing self-sufficiency—whether through homesteading, warrior training, or reclaiming lost crafts and skills.
• Spirituality Rooted in the Natural World: Unlike the modern world, which treats religion as either an authoritarian control system or an empty aesthetic, the Vikings had a lived spirituality. The gods were real forces, intertwined with fate, nature, and personal destiny. They understood that life was a battle, and the gods did not coddle the weak. If modern society is to heal, it must abandon the nihilistic materialism of today and rekindle a spirituality that is fierce, primal, and deeply interwoven with nature.
• A Warrior’s View of Life: The Vikings did not fear struggle; they embraced it. Life was a battlefield, and every moment was a test of courage. Today, people are taught to fear hardship and seek comfort above all else. This has made society fragile, weak, and easily controlled. The way forward is to embrace wyrd—the unfolding of one’s destiny through bold action, fearless living, and an unbreakable will.

Neo-Paganism is Not the Answer

One must be careful, however, not to mistake the modern reconstructionist movement—so-called “Neo-Paganism”—for the true revival of Viking culture. Much of what calls itself Pagan today is infected with the very same weaknesses of modernity. It often carries the ideological baggage of the left, diluting the raw power of ancient traditions into a sanitized, consumer-friendly spirituality. It replaces the warrior’s path with passive rituals, reducing the gods to mere symbols rather than living forces of nature.

The true way forward is not through a modern reinterpretation but through an ancestral reawakening—a return to the mindset, values, and raw spiritual power of the ancient world.

The Reckoning is Coming

The modern world is unraveling. The systems people have relied on for generations are breaking down. The political left and right are leading only to more division, weakness, and collapse. But this is not a cause for despair. It is an opportunity—a Ragnarök of the old world, clearing the way for something greater.

Those who embrace the ancient ways will survive and thrive. Those who cling to the failing ideologies of modernity will be swept away. The path is clear: abandon the illusions of left and right, reject the artificial world of modern civilization, and return to the primal truths that once made humans strong.

The Viking worldview is not the past—it is the future. The only question is whether one has the courage to embrace it.