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The "No-Living-Heroes Theory," as coined by Eric Weinstein, claims that contemporary society is reluctant to celebrate worthy living individuals as heroes. Historically, exceptional figures like aviators and explorers were publicly honored, exemplified by numerous ticker-tape parades. However, this practice has diminished, likely due in part to complex figures such as [[Charles Lindbergh]], whose controversial views conflicted with his heroic achievements. [[File:Lindbergh-ticker-tape-parade.jpg|thumb|1927 Ticker Tape Parade celebrating one of our last American heroes, Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974)]] Weinstein posits that institutions may suppress the elevation of individuals to prevent challenges to their authority, leading to a cultural environment where heroism is often confined to fictional narratives, and real-life figures are scrutinized or marginalized.
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