How the Logic of Cults Is Taking Over Modern Life
Plain English with Derek Thompson
Questioning Nostalgia for a Past Golden Age
Nostalgia for a past golden age is often based on an idealized world that never truly existed. Looking back at the 1950s and 1960s, one must consider the environmental degradation and racial injustices prevalent during that time. Despite a shared reality, society failed to address these issues promptly. Monocultural news did not effectively highlight important societal problems. While some may long for the security and structure of the past, questions arise about why significant problems persisted in a supposedly 'easier to govern' era.
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