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In the midst of these societal shifts, some argue that our cultural standards have been significantly lowered, evidenced by the praise for the latest "Batman" film—a movie critics describe as overly long and dull—yet still earning hundreds of millions at the box office. This reflects a culture where sensational signaling often outweighs substantive content or storytelling.
Similarly, high-profile public displays—be it statues, celebrity narratives, or social media advocacy—are seen by critics as signs of societal decline: a form of cultural Olympics where symbolic gestures take precedence over real progress or achievement.