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#753 - Tim Kennedy - What Went Wrong With America?
Modern Wisdom
Balancing Freedom and Constraint for Societal Betterment
The culture of extreme individualization has led to people being disconnected from their families, cultures, history, and each other. This has resulted in a lack of shared purpose. In contrast, other cultures like China promote pride in the country, scientific advancement, and family values. China restricts video game play to specific days and times, encouraging other activities. The speaker sees a paradox where authoritarian constraints can lead to societal improvement by preventing people from indulging excessively in pleasure-seeking behaviors at the cost of their overall well-being.
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