E Pluribus Unum?

E Pluribus One?

Hidden Brain

社会科学

2018-01-09

35 分钟
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The tone of American politics can be...nasty. But is this nastiness really worse than in previous eras, and if so, what does that mean for our democracy? Historian David Moss takes the long view — arguing that American democracy is much more resilient than we realize. This week on Hidden Brain, we turn to history for insight about our current moment in American politics.
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  • This is hidden brain.

  • I'm Shankar Vedanta.

  • 2017 was a tough year.

  • Not my president.

  • Not my president.

  • Okay, maybe that was an understatement.

  • What he said 24 hours ago is a threat.

  • It's very serious.

  • Should the world, and more importantly, should Kim Jong un?

  • That's how we take that literally, because thoughtfulness isn't what shareholders are looking for, and it's not what voters look for.

  • That is the unraveling of an informed democracy.

  • Where was I?

  • Oh, yeah.

  • We're all gonna die.

  • Um.

  • Many Americans are angry that anger has led to sadness and a fear that the United States is falling apart.

  • After two centuries as a beacon of democracy, many fear the ties that bind us together as a nation are starting to fray.

  • Brexit has spurred secession talks all over.

  • The world, even in our own country.

  • That's what activists in the state of California want.