I don’t blame them for that. I critique them for the notion that younger people today should just be like them and work hard and it’ll all fall into place.
It won’t.
I had just thought the russians (and possibly others) were playing sides against eachother over here in the west.
I also figured:
- "the algorythm" amplified the loudest and most controversial voices
- People have confused "the news" and "entertainment". When someone without passion explains boths sides of a story and doesn't try to get you emotional - you're being informed (thats news). When you're seeing all controversy and outrage - you're being entertained.
Personally - I think the idea we have of seeking and saying the truth is robust enough to withstand "the culture wars". It'll just reinforce the idea of free speech and telling the truth.
One concern that should go sooner rather than later is what i would call the cynicism in the UK. I feel that the previous generation think they had it really tough. I think they had it pretty good. (A house, car, one holiday to the coast on occasion, 1 - 1.5 jobs supporting this, children at younger age, defined benefit pensions)
They seem materialistic, leading to being cynical, leading to this insane "boxticking" culture we all have to endure.
Most people seem to grit and bear the box ticking - but they aren't true believers.
I think it's coming from this (cynical) idea that everyone is out to prosecute you and you have to cover yourself as though you're going to court.
It's a massive drain on resources and waste - the sooner we change our attitude the better.
In short - culture wars are there but will smooth out as our societial defences take effect (free speech and thirst for truth) - good philosophy.
One problem is: Materialism → cynicism → paperpushing and box ticking → parasitic energy drain - bad philosophy (destined to also disappear as most people hate it and aren't true believers).
In summary - i think we are ok. free speech and value of truth will save us.