Generational Differences and the Potential End of the Enlightenment Project

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This chapter explores the changing views of the younger generation on issues such as the Middle East conflict, the Holocaust, non-binary identity, and free speech. It discusses concerns about the potential obsolescence of virtues like open discourse and free speech, as well as the impact of marriage, children, and smartphones on shaping people's preferences.

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