30: Ross Douthat - The Rave Before the Fall
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Exploring Decadence in Society
This chapter delves into the concept of decadence in society, discussing its manifestations and the dynamics of excess and boredom. It explores how even within restricted communities like the Catholic Church, there can be high levels of vigor and dynamism, reflecting on the role of traditional religious communities in seeding wider culture with values.
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