There's a quote I recall that applies here: "Barbarism is thinking you know what's true and not tolerating anyone saying differently. Civilization is thinking you know what's true, but being open-minded about the possibility of being wrong. Decadence is believing there is no truth, and that one lie is as good as another."
For example:
Barbarism: "All buildings must be built in this style."
Civilization: "I prefer this style of building, but you might be able to persuade me about the merits of other styles."
Decadence: "Nothing is objectively ugly or beautiful. The new building isn't any worse, just different."
WTF, who approved that? That is from London right? Why in the world would anyone do that, bunch of barbarians.
There's a quote I recall that applies here: "Barbarism is thinking you know what's true and not tolerating anyone saying differently. Civilization is thinking you know what's true, but being open-minded about the possibility of being wrong. Decadence is believing there is no truth, and that one lie is as good as another."
For example:
Barbarism: "All buildings must be built in this style."
Civilization: "I prefer this style of building, but you might be able to persuade me about the merits of other styles."
Decadence: "Nothing is objectively ugly or beautiful. The new building isn't any worse, just different."