It’s easy to be downbeat about the state of the country. Whether considering a Trump–Biden rematch in 2024, increasing inflation, the likelihood of World War III, or the ways in which technological advancement may further denigrate public morality, social media provide a constant download of negative information, and our imaginations do the rest.
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is an opportunity to infuse some hope into our pessimism. Life in America in the 21st century could be better. Yet it could also be much, much worse — as it is for many people across the world and as it was for many of our ancestors. Meditating on this fact can help restore a healthy perspective.
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