Pria Viswalingam: Western Civilisation - Is it Doomed?

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I can't recommend this film enough — Pria Viswalingam’s tour through the rise and possible decline of Western civilisation is thoughtful, provocative and oddly uplifting. Filmed from his multi-part series Decadence and followed by a feature documentary released in December 2011, Pria weaves personal memory with big-picture history: childhood impressions of the West, the Magna Carta, the Reformation, industrial modernity and the unique strengths of the Anglophone world. He asks the uncomfortable question: in an era of greater material abundance, have we become complacent, cynical or decadent? Is public confidence the missing ingredient that once drove progress? The talk hops through 3,000 years of civilisation and lands on urgent, humane questions about democracy, liberty and whether the West can reinvent purpose before cynicism and dissolution do real damage. If you care about history, politics, culture or simply want a thoughtful, Australian voice on where our societies are heading, this is clear‑headed, surprising and worth your time.

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G'day — if you’re into history, culture and big questions, this is one to watch. Pria Viswalingam (from the Decadence series and his feature documentary released in December 2011) takes us on a lively, personal journey through the achievements and anxieties of Western civilisation. Equal parts memoir and lecture, Pria starts with childhood memories of the post‑colonial world, moves through ancient Greece and Rome, the Magna Carta, the Reformation and the Industrial Revolution, and lands on the present-day puzzle: we are richer in material terms but seem less confident about the future.

This talk is bracing rather than doomist. Pria argues that decadence isn’t simply moral rot; it shows up as complacency, loss of civic confidence and an erosion of purpose. He points out that democracy, the rule of law and individual freedoms took centuries to build — and they require ongoing belief and participation to survive. Expect sharp observations, dry Australian humour and moments that made me stop and rethink complacency as a real civic hazard.

Watch if you want: a clear historical sweep, thoughtful cultural criticism and an invitation to discuss what really sustains a civilisation beyond GDP. Drop a comment below with your take — do you think the West is in decline, or reinventing itself? If you enjoy this, subscribe for more talks and documentaries, and share with mates who like history, politics and culture. Cheers!

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