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Roger Kimball: The Intellectual Life

Socrates in the City

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The Inversion of Norms and Truths in Society

The chapter explores the theme of societal inversion, where long-held norms and truths are being flipped, causing confusion and blurring distinctions. It discusses the historical relevance of Orwell's '1984' in manipulating thoughts through language control, the rise of cultural Marxism under diversity initiatives, and the suppression of differing voices in the public square.

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