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Is This the Death of Harvard? - Steven Pinker
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Romanticizing the Past Gives Strength to Present Rivalries
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The elevation of academia and cultural elites often stems from a perceived moral and intellectual superiority over other sectors, such as business, tech, and government. This creates a status competition that can lead to a disparagement of contemporary achievements and a longing for past ideals. Such romanticization of history allows these elites to critique present rivals, enabling a narrative where the 'past' is revered and the 'present' is denigrated. This phenomenon has been recognized historically as a method of establishing superiority within ongoing societal contests.
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