Why we always think things are worse today?
New research explains the psychological reasons why nostalgic, “golden-age” political messages work.
In a fascinating article published in The New York Times, researchers delve into the pervasive belief across cultures and times that we're experiencing a moral decline and a shift away from a golden age of human kindness and morality.
From ancient Roman emperors to modern political figures, leaders have continually promised a return to these idyllic tim…