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The amount of mental gymnastics it takes to compare the US in 2023 to Rome post sacking in 410 AD is staggering. Stop reading when you see a mention of the "ar
by fallingknife 3y ago
The amount of mental gymnastics it takes to compare the US in 2023 to Rome post sacking in 410 AD is staggering. Stop reading when you see a mention of the "arc of history" is a generally good rule that I should have followed here.
- paulpauper 3y agothe virality of this article and others, as well as careers and books built off it, suggests a large market and captive audience for such 'doom porn' even if factually dubious.