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Ep. 1014 - A Republic of Schmucks

The Andrew Klavan Show

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Culture as a Reflection of the Times

This chapter discusses how culture reflects the time in which it was created and can also be predictive of the future. The speaker gives examples, such as superhero movies reflecting our technological culture, and Hamlet reflecting the Reformation and postmodern ideas. They also mention the decline of American culture and highlight the Godfather as a last great American movie that was also predictive. The chapter ends with a quote from the movie emphasizing the changing times and the need to adapt.

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