Have we forgotten what we learned after 9/11? - LIVE with Douglas Murray

The 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks highlights a profound disconnect between operational security successes and a deteriorating cultural foundation in the West. Historical memory has been obscured by a "fog" that prevents an accurate understanding of the uncertainty faced by leaders in 2001, leading to the unfair delegitimization of necessary counter-terrorism efforts. Educational and public institutions have increasingly promoted self-degradation, causing younger generations to adopt "luxury beliefs" that undermine the defense of Western values. This cultural erosion manifests in the mainstreaming of fringe conspiracy theories and a failure to recognize the ideological threats posed by adversaries. Ultimately, the resilience of Western civilization depends on rejecting these nihilistic narratives and reclaiming a commitment to life, as demonstrated by the heroic, self-sacrificing actions of the passengers on Flight 93 who chose to defend their country despite certain death.