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522. How The Invention of Choice Unlocked Freedom with Sophia Rosenfeld

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

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Tocqueville's Nostalgia: The Paradox of Choice and Freedom

This chapter explores Tocqueville's contrasting views on freedom, nostalgia for structured social roles, and the implications of democracy on society. It highlights his admiration for American ideals while grappling with the unsettling changes brought by individual choice.

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