Whatever else [people] lacked, the grand narratives of the past at least gave life meaning. The question of what exactly we are meant to do now--other than get rich where we can and have whatever fun is on offer--was going to have to be answered by something. #DouglasMurray

- September 16, 2025

Whatever else [people] lacked, the grand narratives of the past at least gave life meaning. The question of what exactly we are meant to do now--other than get rich where we can and have whatever fun is on offer--was going to have to be answered by something. #DouglasMurray
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Whatever else [people] lacked, the grand narratives of the past at least gave life meaning. The question of what exactly we are meant to do now--other than get rich where we can and have whatever fun is on offer--was going to have to be answered by something. #DouglasMurray

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