The Rising American Chimera?
The author, a Greek immigrant, reflects on their 65-year journey in America, critiquing the country's evolution into a 'dinosaur' of capitalism and militarism. The author argues that America's plutocratic oligarchy and military-industrial complex have led to climate chaos, inequality, and endless wars.
A Greek immigrant reflects on their 65-year journey in America, from arriving in 1961 as a high school graduate to becoming a historian. The author's American college education was a transformative experience, but upon entering the job market, they felt disillusioned. The US has evolved into a global hegemony of 'me-first' capitalism, accompanied by ceaseless wars and climate chaos. The Wall Street oligarchy and tech billionaires have enriched themselves while triggering social upheavals. America's military-industrial complex has encircled the world with hundreds of military bases, and its support for Israel has led to conflicts in the Middle East. The world is now more complicated and dangerous, with over 8 billion people, nearly a billion living in extreme poverty, and 3.5 billion in poverty. The author critiques America's techno philia, citing the proliferation of cars, nuclear weapons, and genetically engineered corn.
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