Much of what is happening in American society today can be chalked up to two conflicting versions of liberty: freedom to and freedom from. At the same time, Americans have been turned into a “Victim” society where what ails you is always someone else’s fault. This is why thinking locally and acting locally is so important. Two books to consider relating to this topic: On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College, Career, and Life, by Skip Downing 12 Rules for Life An Antidote to Chaos, by Jordan B. Peterson  The Fact-Free Lockdown Hysteria | Thomas E. Woods, Jr.