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One of the most poignant critiques is the stagnation of innovative spirit and cultural creativity. The author laments that modern art, music, philosophy, and science are devoid of new ideas, often recycling old paradigms. The collective preference for safety, consensus, and immediate gratification discourages risk-taking and bold leadership—attributes essential for breakthroughs.
Furthermore, modern institutions—universities, corporations, media—are now dominated by committees whose consensus-driven decision-making is inherently weak and devoid of courage. This bureaucratic paralysis inhibits progress, leading to a decay of societal dynamism akin to the decline of classical civilizations like Greece and Rome.