In a thriving nation-state, the state does very little, and the nation accomplishes a lot. Because the state does very little, politics is a very small part of life. Because the nation accomplishes a lot, national pride is a big part of life.
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Are there good models for national pride remaining about national achievements and not devolving into racism? Nation elevates the whole above the individual, which may be to the detriment of any nation, given it's only individuals who achieve things.
Nasa achieved the moon landing, not individuals. Groups matter.
