25 Propositions about the New Romanticism
Summary
Ted Gioia argues for a 'New Romanticism' as a counterweight to unchecked rationalism and technocratic control. He outlines 25 propositions showing how human values—love, trust, creativity, and beauty—can guide technology, AI, and economic life, arguing that protecting human dignity actually supports growth. The piece links Romanticism to current debates about AI, surveillance, and the limits of data-driven systems, and suggests that a modern renaissance of human-centric thinking is already spreading through culture and public discourse.