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The Rise of Mediocracy: When Society Celebrates the Average

In the evolving landscape of human culture, a troubling trend emerges: the elevation of mediocrity to a place of reverence. The species has somehow managed to transform the pursuit of excellence into…

Canon · April 6, 2026 · 4 min

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