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KunstlerCast 417 — Charles Hugh Smith, Progress and Anti-progress

KunstlerCast - Conversations: Converging Catastrophes of the 21st Century

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Challenging Progress: A Societal Reflection

This chapter critiques the inadequacies of modern societal systems, emphasizing that true social change often arises from crises rather than smooth transitions. It explores the superficiality of contemporary ideologies like woke progressivism and their disconnect from genuine lived experiences, while advocating for a return to humility and communal responsibility akin to ancient values. Additionally, it raises alarms about the decline in healthcare standards and the question of whether technological advancements are truly innovative or simply refinements of the past.

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