Culture Wars
“The Age of Unreason”
by Jimmy Hopper
The title of this blog entry is also the title of a new book just out by Susan Jacoby that speaks to the prevalence of anti-intellctualism in America today. Or maybe I should just say “In the Western World,” given Jeff Miller’s post on the London Mail survey below about fictional characters and historical personages.. The New York Times book review is here. While you (and I) probably don’t agree with all her conclusions, there is no denying the trend. And whatever you do, don’t leave the site without clicking on the YouTube link under the picture that shows the model on the game show about being smarter than a third grader answering the question about Budepest. It is beyond hilarious, or pitiful, depending on how the mood strikes you.
Posted by Jimmy Hopper at February 17, 2008 04:15 PM