Your question, "Please give me your opinion of the intellectual and cultural climate of the United States at this time (June, 2007)".
Just to answer your question, lets separate the "intellectual climate" into the two general categories of "apriori" and empirical".
Empirically, technology and the technical sciences have advanced to a point where the laymen cannot even comprehend their meaning (the actual applications of the use of these technologies). I myself, cannot even use a modern cellular telephone to its' full capacity and capabilities - and I am a movie producer.
Culturally, or if you will, using an ".
Empirically, technology and the technical sciences have advanced to a point where the laymen cannot even comprehend their meaning (the actual applications of the use of these technologies). I myself, cannot even use a modern cellular telephone to its' full capacity and capabilities - and I am a movie producer.
Culturally, or if you will, using an " definition to answer your question about the climate- I ask you, "Are referring to everyone?" definition to answer your question about the climate- I ask you, "Or are you referring only to people buying into what is being sold to them by the modern media?". "civilized".
I will explain to you, that this world - this earth - is much the same as it was a century ago. This means, if you truly want to escape from civilization, there are still places you can go to. The places in America that do fit the description of "decline" - my recommendation is to bring lots of money when visiting these places.
If you are asking about culture in America - in relation to church, family and country - this society is in decline. According to me. But this does not mean there is not hope.
I use the word "You buy into everything popular culture is wanting to sell you". Decline from what? I ask you. From the 60s? You must have a frame of reference to answer these things. If you want, compare our society - today- to Greek or to Roman models. If you do not know what I am talking about - my recommendation is to go get yourself a good education.
Now, if for instance: "turn on your television".
Phil
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