In recent decades, many political ideologies proven ineffective have entered what experts call a “zombie state.” These ideas no longer offer real solutions but keep walking the political world as empty rituals and slogans. For example, at Labour Day rallies, old socialist chants are recited with no real connection to today’s realities. This is called 'zombie socialism,' a style favored by the middle class that lacks practical ideas for wealth redistribution. Liberal democracy also shows signs of a 'zombie ideology,' where voters focus more on a candidate's image than actual policies. This 'zombie democracy' is hollow and driven by social media performance rather than substance. Democracy looks alive but lacks true governance, allowing populists to thrive. On the right, ideologies like Islamism and nationalist movements have become clumsy and aggressive shadows of their former selves. These groups recycle old slogans without offering new visions, reacting emotionally instead of thinking through governance. This situation is called an 'interregnum,' a gap between old political orders dying and new ideas emerging. Similar to the early 20th century, today’s political anxieties feed populism and keep zombie ideologies alive. The way forward, experts say, is to adopt 'social intelligence'—solving problems through observation, experimentation, and practical thinking instead of clinging to dead ideas. Only through such pragmatic action can new and relevant political ideas grow, ending the era of political zombies.