"Younger generations have lost faith in American institutions due to nearly two decades of economic turmoil, which has led to a significant rise in populism across the United States."
"As the country stands on the brink of a Donald Trump-manufactured economic crisis, there is a possibility that we will learn to appreciate the foundational ideas that led to prosperity in the 1980s and '90s."
"David Frum and Fareed Zakaria reflect on their immigrant experiences, questioning whether the American ideals that once captivated them still hold true as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary."
"Frum concludes with an examination of Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities, discussing its relevance to the decline of literacy in modern American society."
Economic turmoil over nearly two decades has eroded younger generations' faith in American institutions, contributing to the rise of populism. As the U.S. faces a potential economic crisis linked to Donald Trump, there is hope for a renewed appreciation of the prosperity principles from the 1980s and '90s. David Frum and Fareed Zakaria reflect on their immigrant experiences and the evolution of American ideals. They question whether the foundational principles of America still resonate today, especially as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Frum also examines Italo Calvino's novel, Invisible Cities, in relation to modern literacy decline.
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