Roger Kimball: The Intellectual Life
Socrates in the City
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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