The Refragmentation

Paul Graham argues that the fragmentation in American society – polarized politics, diverging cultural values, and increasing economic inequality – is not the result of "some force that's pulling us apart, but rather the erosion of forces that had been pushing us together."

He says that two forces, World War II and the rise of corporations, kept the fabric of American society intact. As these forces have eroded, so has our cultural cohesion. It's an interesting thesis.

As COVID-19 ripples through our society and collective consciousness, I wonder if this will be a force that brings us together, or will it be one that pulls us apart?