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296: Frank Furedi: The war against the past

The Brendan O'Neill Show

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Trapped in the Present: The Consequences of Presentism

This chapter explores the idea of 'presentism' and its adverse effects on our perception of the past and future. It highlights how an excessive focus on the present can lead to a loss of creativity and hope, particularly impacting younger generations' identities and social dynamics.

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