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  • An Overlooked Cause of Rome’s Decline

    An Overlooked Cause of Rome’s Decline0

    There’s a general feeling out there that America is in decline. This feeling has been accompanied by numerous comparisons between modern America and what has become the famous prototype of all societal decline: Ancient Rome. When we hear about the causes of Rome’s decline, we’re usually treated to a list of human causes: moral vice,

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  • #MeTourism: The Hidden Costs of Selfie Tourism

    #MeTourism: The Hidden Costs of Selfie Tourism1

    Technology has changed the way we travel. Smartphones, travellers’ comments and photos, search engines and algorithms can all inspire and empower us to plan complex journeys all over the globe within minutes. Planning and booking tourism has always had an element of risk. One has to commit upfront – there is no sample to try

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  • Our Narcissistic Age Could Use Some ‘Casablanca’ Values

    Our Narcissistic Age Could Use Some ‘Casablanca’ Values0

    Casablanca never could have been made today. The classic movie, which turned seventy-five this year, features themes that would never fly in today’s world: that personal happiness is not the most important goal; that feelings ought to be ignored at times; and that romantic love isn’t always worth pursuing. Talk about retro values. In case

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