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What really gets me: 'Experts say it’s both a reflection of the country’s cultural narcissism' Experts on what exactly?
by Dilpil 17y ago
What really gets me: 'Experts say it’s both a reflection of the country’s cultural narcissism'
Experts on what exactly?
- rms 17y agoIt's a reflection on how society absolutely does not need for everyone to be a working, productive member in order for society to continue functioning.
- azanar 17y agoHowever, most members of society need to be working and at least marginally productive so they can continue to keep themselves functioning. Better or worse, it is the way we've organized the markets that bring people the essentials. Sentiment on whether it is better or worse seems more muddled given the current turmoil. It largely depends on where one sets the threshold to define something as functioning. I've noticed at least a couple of different thresholds being argued about in other threads.
- grandpa 17y agoThe LA Times article does actually quote two experts: David Logan, a professor at USC who specializes in cultural change in companies, and Jean Twenge, an associate professor at San Diego State University who has published a bunch of papers on youth culture and its effects on individuals.