Propositions about the New Romanticism

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The article discusses the rise of a New Romanticism as a counter to the overreach of technology, surveillance, and centralization of power.
The original Romanticism (circa 1800) led to social reforms like the abolition of slavery, worker protections, and a flourishing of the arts.
The author argues that Rationalism, while beneficial, has become self-serving, intrusive, and oppressive, reducing human values to data and apps.
New Romanticism emphasizes human values like love, trust, compassion, and creative expression, which cannot be quantified or coded.
The article highlights the dangers of AI and the New Rationalism, which lacks emotional depth and moral compass.
Romanticism seeks to recover enchantment, creativity, and holistic thinking, countering the disenchantment of a data-driven world.
The movement is gaining momentum, reflected in popular culture, literature, and public intellectual discourse.
The author presents 25 propositions outlining the principles and goals of the New Romanticism.
The article concludes with a call to nurture inner life, form communities, and push for humane policies, despite the dominance of technocracy.

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