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The Assault on Traditional Values

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Dr Ioannis Syrigos
Sep 08, 2025
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LEFT: The Sack of Rome by the Visigoths (410 AD) by J-N. Sylvestre (1890) - A powerful depiction of how the abandonment of traditional values leads to civilizational collapse" Source: Wikimedia Commons

In an age where change barrels toward us like a digital freight train, have you ever paused to wonder why the bedrock of our societies, you know, those time-honoured traditional values like meritocracy, personal responsibility, limited government, the strong nuclear family, faith and religion, patriotism, personal freedoms, and respect for authority, to mention a few, seem to be crumbling before our eyes?

It's a question that keeps me up at night. And it is not only because I am a father raising a son in this hyperconnected world, but also because I have spent years delving into history and our origins.

You should know by now that I do not shy away from these tough conversations, even if it costs me in business, friends, and... banks closing my accounts or mainstream media refusing interviews. Instead, I seek truth by blending ancient wisdom with modern scrutiny.

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