/lit/ - Literature

Any books like Decline of West but written in the 21st century? The invention of the internet, globalization, NATO/EU, US domination of the world. All these things Spengler had no knowledge of.

Why did people seem to "get it" like 80 years ago when things weren't really that bad yet compared to today when it's actually truly over you have people who are in denial and say it's never been better.

Is this worth reading?

So I'm about to read this /lit/, what am I in for?

The reason that I want to read this book is because I have a few questions that I want answered, that are extremely relevant to the modern times and the modern new cycle, and quite honestly, it's a topic I barely know anything about.

Is the West really in decline, or is it just an illusion?
In what ways is it declining?
What is causing the decline?
Is there anything we can do about it?

Does he take the view that the decline is inevitable? I mean it might be the truth, but I don't like it. It seems defeatist. I would rather adopt the view that that we should fight to save it, tooth and nail, whatever it takes. I don't believe that with all the people in the west, with everything that we have accomplished, that we are incapable of overcoming this obstacle, like our ancestors did with all obstacles before. Our forefathers dealt with much more dire times, I do not see why there cannot be a change in our spirit in order to do so. I know I'm going to get the "well you're living in it, can't you tell?". Well no honestly, I have no frame of reference except for what I have lived through (2000's), so I have no idea. Things are getting worse (I think). But then I have to think why? Before reading the book, I think one big thing is culture, that we have become complacent and lazy, satisfied by virtual entertainment, dulled to the point where we are almost like zombies. People living for whatever material pleasures will satisfy them, never anything more. We have a short time on this Earth, and alot of it is being wasted with utterly pointless thing. (And yes, I am not missing the irony that I am currently typing a blogpost on a basketweaving forum). Alot of people caring for nothing more then just doing the bare minimum. I don't know how to explain it, but I think that people have lost a sort of fire that used to animate them, and motivate them to something greater. Though I don't know what that is, it's hard to put it into words, it's almost just something that I feel but cannot explain about the reality of the modern day. And then there's also material conditions. But do the material conditions depend on the culture of the people, or does the culture depend on the material conditions? Regardless, I am a midwit zoomer, looking for information about the topic. Recommend books, tell me more about the topic, and I guess discussion thread.

>>19205255

Can we talk about this prescient masterpiece in historiography?
Actually I wanted to get a bit more personal. Since 2015 I’ve gotten redpilled but I feel I’m becoming de-radicalized after spending more time with my family, focusing on my studies, doing self-development. I feel like the more I meditate and read the less extremist I become, I don’t worry about the future as much nor do I believe the dystopian predictions constantly spouted here and elsewhere on this site all that much anymore.
In fact, I’m pretty optimistic that things are going to change for the better soon, no empire lasts forever and we are close to witnessing some big changes in the near future. I’m constantly reminded that my ancestors lived through worse and survived and even if a fatal collapse does come I’ll make it.
I fear that this new sense of calmness, being at peace with the world isn’t caused by maturing but rather a regression, becoming naive and bluepilled again. I really don’t know what to make of it.

Thoughts?

So has anyone actually read this? Is it worth reading?

Is this a good book?

Is this hard to read? Can I read and understand it without any knowledge on philosophy and history?

Is it coming true?

What's the modern version of The Decline of The West?

>>16454342
Also favorite book

Why is the west in decline?

Giving the current riots in America and around the world, can we assert that Spengler was absolutely right? Are we in the midst of the Faustian winter?

Is this edition good?