Our ancient views are dying. Some change is good, and I embrace change, but the last decade+ has been nuts. I am not willing to fight for my beliefs. I will discuss them amongst my like minded buddies - as we tell ourselves how screwed up everything has become. Enjoyed your piece, James!
In my humble opinion the rampant unchecked corporate greed, lack of empathy for lower class problems, the growth in the power of the ridiculously backward and puritanical religious right, and the roll back on mental healthcare programs that started during the Reagan years has also helped to lead us to our current dystopian state.
Love the article and agree with you--especially about the need for psychiatric care.
Our ancient views are dying. Some change is good, and I embrace change, but the last decade+ has been nuts. I am not willing to fight for my beliefs. I will discuss them amongst my like minded buddies - as we tell ourselves how screwed up everything has become. Enjoyed your piece, James!
In my humble opinion the rampant unchecked corporate greed, lack of empathy for lower class problems, the growth in the power of the ridiculously backward and puritanical religious right, and the roll back on mental healthcare programs that started during the Reagan years has also helped to lead us to our current dystopian state.
Transhumanism & technocracy definitely play a hand regarding some of the things you mentioned in the 1st half of your piece. This article by Quillette helped me understand how younger people got here: https://quillette.com/2022/04/22/hidden-in-plain-sight-why-we-should-stop-putting-tech-before-teaching/
This article from Spiked helped me understand the mindset some people have regarding their views on the self in relation to gender ideology: https://www.spiked-online.com/2022/04/23/how-the-trans-ideology-dehumanises-women/