A former colleague use to half joke about improvement and disimprovements. As one university after another concedes integrity in a crass exchange of values for dollars, the consequence is a disimprovement. Equally applicable is the Yiddish word "shanda." Perhaps the bargain is survival - thinking of medeival monestaries that held the fruits of civilization awaiting the enlightenment. I hope the end of MAGA won't take 1,000 years.
Thanks, Marvin. It does feel as a new dark ages in looming. Yes, medieval monks inscribed the wisdom and writing of the ancient period, to be rediscovered centuries in the future. If this is humanity's fate, perhaps there is consolation in knowing that the best of our civilization will be reborn in another age to carry the project of humanity forward toward an unknown future. For us living now, however, it feels like a small consolation.
Beautifully written article on the present danger of Trump and the need to restore our democracy.
A former colleague use to half joke about improvement and disimprovements. As one university after another concedes integrity in a crass exchange of values for dollars, the consequence is a disimprovement. Equally applicable is the Yiddish word "shanda." Perhaps the bargain is survival - thinking of medeival monestaries that held the fruits of civilization awaiting the enlightenment. I hope the end of MAGA won't take 1,000 years.
Thanks, Marvin. It does feel as a new dark ages in looming. Yes, medieval monks inscribed the wisdom and writing of the ancient period, to be rediscovered centuries in the future. If this is humanity's fate, perhaps there is consolation in knowing that the best of our civilization will be reborn in another age to carry the project of humanity forward toward an unknown future. For us living now, however, it feels like a small consolation.
He has injected a moral sickness into the lives of Americans
Indeed, he has!
Well and beautifully said.
Thank you so much David. I most highly value your assessment. Stay well.