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How America Got Mean by David Brooks — September 2023

The Atlantic Out Loud

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The Hyper Politicization of American Society

This chapter explores how American society has become hyper politicized, serving as social therapy for lonely individuals seeking a moral landscape and sense of belonging. It discusses the shift from politics of redistribution to politics of recognition and the detrimental effects of seeking validation through politics.

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