Wealth Shifts and Cultural Decay

This chapter explores the relocation of wealth in America, particularly away from the Heartland to areas around Washington, D.C., critiquing the disconnect between productive labor and financial gains. It addresses the socio-economic struggles of places like Springfield, Ohio, highlighting issues such as factory closures and political shifts towards populism. The discussion encompasses themes of cultural unity, the value of freedom, and the necessity of preserving traditional learning methods to combat perceived moral decay.