“Deference is dying,” The Economist’s “Back Story” culture columnist suggests. From today’s perspective, the column suggests, James Bond of the past is a “borderline criminal.” Indiana Jones (sometimes) disrespects the cultures as he ransacks their treasures. Over the past 20, 30 years, we have overdosed on irony. ...
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“Deference is dying,” The Economist’s “Back Story” culture columnist suggests. From today’s perspective, the column suggests, James Bond of the past is a “borderline criminal.” Indiana Jones (sometimes) disrespects the cultures as he ransacks their treasures. Over the past 20, 30 years, we have overdosed on irony. ...