Quote by Kate Atkinson

The cult of the individual is killing us. I think Twitter signals the death of western civilisation, but people have been saying that since Demosthenes.

The cult of the individual is killing us. I think Twitter si

Summary

This quote suggests that the excessive focus on individualism is detrimental to society. The mention of Twitter implies that contemporary technology and social media platforms contribute to this problem. The speaker acknowledges that concerns about the decline of civilization due to individualism are not new, as evidenced by references to Demosthenes, an ancient Greek statesman known for warning about the erosion of democracy. Ultimately, the quote implies that the cult of the individual has destructive consequences and has been a recurring issue throughout history.

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By Kate Atkinson

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