Erasmus, Critiques the cycle of mediocrity perpetuated by shallow pride and flattery. He suggests those who lack substance inflate their egos with arrogance. To sustain their self-image, they surround themselves with enablers who praise them, creating an echo chamber of validation.

Quote from 1984 shows the manipulation of history as a tool for control. Erasing records, those in power can rewrite reality to suit their agenda. It warns against complacency against propaganda/censorship & deliberate alteration of historical facts.

Billionaires preach the idea that a college education isn’t necessary while ensuring their children benefit from elite schooling and exclusive networks. This hypocrisy maintains their privilege while diminishing societal value for education as a tool for mobility.

When fiction tells a home truth and seems even more relevant.

So anybody think we're far enough down the raabbit hole yet?

Sadly depressing when something from the late 1800's is still relevant today. Almost as if the working class need representation & protection from a rich elite. Or am i just paranoid.

Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add ‘within the limits of the law’ because law is often but the tyrant’s will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual. Thomas Jefferson

Do some people have short memories, Anuone else getting that sense of Deja Vu.