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The great regression

34 mins | Aug 12, 2022

Discover the reason why so many adults still act like children. With rising living costs, terrifying news headlines and grim predictions for the future, it's no wonder that today's adults are escaping to childhood comforts like colouring books and video games. Matt Alt examines the "Great Regression" through the lens of Japanese culture and questions whether it's genuinely a social crisis or a sign of resilience in the face of adversity.

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