The Epstein Files and Elite Moral Collapse

The Epstein Files and Elite Moral Collapse article examines the moral decay of America's elite revealed by the Epstein scandal. The article explores how islands, symbolizing the offshoring of crimes and indulgences, have historically been where modernity's worst delusions are enacted. It highlights the hypocrisy of elites who believed they could evade moral norms without consequences, and how this reflects a broader pathology in modern political life where power is justified through opacity and brazenness. The article also discusses the implications of the Epstein files for understanding collective power and the potential for moral nihilism if elites are not held accountable.