Suicide of the West
We often live as if the freedoms and prosperity we enjoy are simply the default setting of the world, an inevitable outcome of progress. But what if this 'normalcy' is actually an historical anomaly, a meticulously built sandcastle constantly threatened by the tide of human nature? This book explores the profound tension between the rational, individualistic ideals of liberal democracy and our ancient, emotional pull towards tribal belonging and strong, simple answers. It's a quiet warning that the unseen foundations of our society — the institutions, norms, and shared understandings — are not self-sustaining. When we take them for granted, or casually dismiss their necessity, we risk eroding the very ground beneath our feet, often without realizing the true cost until it's too late.