In an interview with Bishop Robert Barron, political scientist Patrick Deneen argues that modern liberalism’s emphasis on individual freedom without constraint has led to a breakdown of society at every level. This has resulted in a society of ‘little tyrants,’ where people have no sense of cohesion or common good. Deneen traces the origins of this problem to the ancient Greek understanding of freedom, which focused on achieving virtue through self-discipline. He also criticizes the disconnect between elite Americans and ordinary citizens, which he believes has contributed to the concentration of economic and political power in the hands of a few.