America in Decline

A recent study published by the Wall Street Journal and the University of Chicago found that traditional American values are in steep decline. Specifically, Americans were found to value patriotism, children, and religion to a far lesser degree than previous generations. In fact, the only value that has increased is the putative importance of money. In this episode of Take Every Thought captive Dr. Smith and Dr. Bulzaccelli are joined by special guests Bob Gorman ( a scholar of international relations) and Joseph Grossheim (graduate student at the Center for Thomistic Studies). Topics discussed include: the causes of decline, hedonism and technology, abuses of elite power, distorted views of happiness, diversity, and possible solutions. This is a rich discussion that touches on many important points of political philosophy, geopolitics, and theological anthropology.