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Sat, December 7, 2024
[ 04:20 PM ] - United States, Salon
Welcome to the New Dark Ages

Welcome to the New Dark Ages


Published on 2024-12-07 16:20:36 - Salon
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  • Some see Trump as reviving the so-called Gilded Age of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, an era of great prosperity as well as technological and industrial growth. It was an era dominated by corrupt "captains of industry" or "robber barons" whose corrupting influence also extended to government and politics.

The article "Welcome to the New Dark Ages" from Salon, published on December 7, 2024, discusses the current state of global politics, culture, and technology, suggesting a regression into a new era reminiscent of the Dark Ages. It highlights the rise of authoritarianism, the erosion of democratic norms, and the increasing influence of misinformation and conspiracy theories. The piece points out how technology, instead of advancing society, has been weaponized to control narratives, suppress dissent, and deepen societal divides. It also touches on the decline of critical thinking, the resurgence of superstition, and the failure of institutions to adapt to modern challenges, leading to a cultural and intellectual stagnation. The author argues that this new dark age is characterized by a lack of enlightenment values, with societies retreating into tribalism, nationalism, and a rejection of science and reason.

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[ https://www.salon.com/2024/12/07/welcome-to-the-new-dark-ages/ ]

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