Debunking Nostalgia: Why the Preindustrial "Good Old Days" Were Worse Than You Think
Summary: Rose-tinted nostalgia for the preindustrial era has gone viral—some people claim that modernity itself was a mistake and that “progress” is an illusion. This article addresses seven supposed…
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