Life After Superman's Funeral
Many of us share a deeply frustrating feeling: that something is fundamentally broken. We see enormous, complex problems unfolding across the world—waves of disinformation, deep social divides, a changing climate—yet we feel utterly powerless as individuals to do anything about them. For centuries, when faced with such overwhelming challenges, humanity looked to saviors for answers—to gods, to kings, or to modern-day superheroes. But what happens when that faith in a singular rescuer evaporates? This essay argues that our contemporary crisis of powerlessness is born from this very moment. It stems from a convergence of powerful forces that have reshaped our world, from the privacy of our own minds to the vast, interconnected systems that circle the globe. By understanding these forces, we can begin to grasp the true nature of our modern condition.
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