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Jill Lepore on Nationalism, Populism, and the State of America

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Navigating the Paradox of Information and Blame in Modern Society

This chapter explores how economic anxiety influences individuals to seek scapegoats for their struggles, even as they recognize larger systemic factors. It highlights the challenge of discerning truth amidst abundant information and the impact of historical perspectives on contemporary issues in a polarized world.

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