In this sharp and provocative essay, Ulf Poschardt exposes a new social character that shapes and paralyzes our society: the "Shit Citizen." With a sinister mix of arrogance and subservience, the Shit Citizen presents themselves as a morally superior savior of the world, while primarily defending their own privileges and interests. Poschardt, one of Germany's most renowned journalists, illustrates how the Shit Citizen has established an unprecedented hegemony in the liberal, affluent societies of the West. This hegemony has not only permeated institutions such as culture, media, and science but has also led Germany into a deep crisis—a crisis that can only be overcome through radical self-criticism and a return to republican virtues. An essential book for anyone looking to understand the societal changes of our time and to see through the mechanisms of Shit Citizenship. Provocative, analytical, and a wake-up call for self-reflection.