cultural critique ⁽⁶⁾

In the absence of religion, modern societies have found new faiths. One of the most peculiar and profitable of these is the cult of wellness. What once meant little more than maintaining health through moderation, movement, and rest has been…

Few societies in history have displayed such a constant and insistent need to produce heroes as the United States. It is not enough for an event to take place, nor for people to act with courage or competence. In the…