Category: Culture

Civil War? Really?

This article in The Economist discusses the release of the film “Civil War” and how it reflects the current political climate in the United States. It mentions the increasing polarization and the loss of faith in government institutions, with some Americans even considering secession as a solution. The writer-director, Alex Garland, suggests that the film […]

Why We Need Kant

Susan Neiman begins her New York Times article by sharing her personal connection to Berlin and her initial curiosity about the lack of streets named after prominent American cultural figures. She then introduces the German tradition of setting aside years to honor cultural heroes, such as Einstein, Beethoven, Luther, and Marx. This leads to a […]