# A Society in Decline By:: [[Ross Jackson]] 2024-09-09 A society can have great wealth, power, art, and technology, but it is still in decline. The social fabric is knitted together by something more than those things. There is a tendency to want to knit the social fabric in nationalism. This is understandable and will work for a while. However, nationalism contains the seeds of its destruction. Nationalism requires exclusion to function, and exclusion rips the social fabric. A vibrant society includes a mix of individualism and collectivism. Too much of either is limiting. Finding the right balance between the two is challenging. It is important to recognize individual accomplishments and excellence and appreciate the collective contribution to all successes. None of us got to where we are alone. #### Related Items [[Society]] [[Nations]] [[Individuals]] [[Collection]] [[Balanced]]