382 w/ Nadav Eyal "Revolt and Resurrection: Tel Aviv Edition"
The Fifth Column
The post-1945 Age of Responsibility resulted from collective memory, not ideologies. Memory fades.
After 1945, the world entered a new era of responsibility as a result of personal and collective memory, not ideologies or political structures. This can be seen in voting tendencies in Western Europe and the United States, as well as the actions of leaders in the Politburo in Moscow. The collective memory of the war, particularly the Holocaust in Western Europe, influenced people to distance themselves from extremism and prioritize peace. However, this era of responsibility began to fade after the events of 9/11, which marked a turning point in history. The aftermath of 9/11 led to the rise of fundamentalism and emboldened extremist groups, such as the far-right and nationalist movements in the United States and Europe. This marked a shift towards a state of discourse revolt. The modern age, with its revolutions, wars, technological advancements, and the weight it places on humanity, is actually an age of revolt.
