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The Price of Comfort: How We Traded Freedom for “Free Stuff” in the West | Christopher Caldwell | Truth Ep. #65

Truth with Vivek Ramaswamy

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Self-Governance in Crisis: The EU and US Comparison

This chapter explores the challenges of self-governance in the US and the EU, examining how differing approaches to authority and rights impact political stability. It highlights financial dependencies within the Eurozone and the effects of economic hardship on cultural dynamics and personal freedoms. The conversation raises critical questions about society's trade-off between comfort and independence during times of economic decline, reflecting on potential social unrest amid growing dissatisfaction.

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