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When Things Fall Apart (Throwback)

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The Thin Veneer of Civilization

This chapter explores the belief that civilization merely masks humanity's inherent selfishness and brutality, contrasting it with the simplistic good versus evil narratives found in popular media. It examines the complexities of human nature, the role of societal structures, and the potential chaos that emerges when these constructs are stripped away.

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