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Markets vs. National Interest: Why the Old Order is CRUMBLING w/ Ralph Schoellhammer

Conversations with Peter Boghossian

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The Fragility of Post-War Consensus and Consumerism

This chapter explores the global changes following World War II and critiques the belief that free-market reliance and cheaper imports are universally beneficial. It also examines how materialism and consumerism impact human purpose and societal stability, arguing that they may reduce conflict but dilute the depth of human experience.

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