Paul Krugman Looks Back
The Brian Lehrer Show
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From Optimism to Distrust: Unpacking the Shift in Public Sentiment
This chapter explores the shift in societal moods from the hopeful outlook of the early 2000s to the current landscape of disillusionment. It analyzes the impacts of the Iraq War and the 2008 financial crisis on public trust towards elites and the evolving perceptions of technology and social media.
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