Habits for Americans in an Age of Disruption
Ben Sasse addressed the importance of habits, love, and community in America during his remarks at the Manhattan Institute’s Hamilton Award Dinner. He emphasized the role of parents in raising children amidst the challenges posed by modern technology and societal expectations. Sasse called for a focus on wisdom and self-control as essential virtues for the future of self-governance in the country.
- ▪Ben Sasse spoke at the Manhattan Institute’s Hamilton Award Dinner on May 6, 2026.
- ▪He highlighted the significance of habits and community over policy in addressing societal issues.
- ▪Sasse specifically targeted his message towards parents raising children in today's challenging environment.
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Ben Sasse Habits for Americans in an Age of Disruption Remarks at Manhattan Institute’s Hamilton Award Dinner, May 6, 2026 / The Social Order, Technology and Innovation May 13, 2026 / Share Photo: Joseph Spiteri Photography / Eye on the News / The Social Order, Technology and Innovation May 13 2026 / Share When you’re 54 and you get a terminal diagnosis, people start to act like you’re a lot wiser than they thought you were when you were 54 and you didn’t have a terminal diagnosis. So I’ll just say broadly, thank you for many friends and for lots of kindness in this room. Many of you have been extraordinarily generous to me and to my family. I’m on the clock tonight in more ways than one, so I want to make every minute count.
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