It is a collective thing, as we have enjoyed such a long (relatively) peaceful and prosperous time that it seems it is the norm. But throughout history, we know that is rather the exception.
The current debate about why the West has lost, Steyn’s low birth rate being one popular theory. I think it is simply that we grew into complacency and hubris, undeserved too.
I trust that with hours of debate mixed with copious amounts of alcohol, we would find ourselves in total agreement.