[munificent]

> Objectively, America is a young culture

This statement simply makes no sense. Americans didn't show up on the shores of New England with their minds wiped clean. American culture stretches back and builds on all of the cultures of the people who came here (or were here already).

It's not any younger than any other places cultures. It may have changed faster because of greater environmental pressure — new physical environment, mixing disparate peoples together — but categorizing it as "adolescent" is simply tribalism. Putting the US down to make yourself feel better about your culture.

[DougN7]

I’m not sure I agree. We are a young nation. I remember visiting some people in Switzerland and their home was older than our US history. We think 200 years is a very long time, but I don’t think Europeans and Asians have that same view.