Oddbean new post about login | logout classical antiquity was far more culturally popular pre-20th century than today. in media of the time like theatre plays, even writing poetry in latin we need to think about ancient rome more
They're trying to demonize any attempt to view the decline of western society through comparative analysis. This is just another "right wing conspiracy theorist" attack. Basically, you're only allowed to view the political narrative through the allowed lenses if at all. They don't want you thinking. Trust the experts! Nonetheless, the real story is that women don't think about Rome, and therefore, shouldn't be allowed to vote. That's what we should push as a counter.