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Bywater critiques the current state of Western culture, suggesting that society is increasingly adopting an infantile mindset. He argues that the Baby-Boom generation, now in power, perpetuates this trend, emphasizing superficiality and instant gratification across various sectors, including politics, media, and education. Through a humorous yet incisive examination, he highlights how our obsession with safety, quick fixes, and blame-shifting reflects a broader cultural regression. The exploration spans diverse topics, revealing the pervasive influence of this infantilization.
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Big Babies: Or: Why Can't We Just Grow Up?, Michael Bywater
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Big Babies: Or: Why Can't We Just Grow Up?
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Bywater
- Publisher
- Granta Publications
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781862079526
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Bywater critiques the current state of Western culture, suggesting that society is increasingly adopting an infantile mindset. He argues that the Baby-Boom generation, now in power, perpetuates this trend, emphasizing superficiality and instant gratification across various sectors, including politics, media, and education. Through a humorous yet incisive examination, he highlights how our obsession with safety, quick fixes, and blame-shifting reflects a broader cultural regression. The exploration spans diverse topics, revealing the pervasive influence of this infantilization.