How Witch Hunts *Actually* Worked
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
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Evolution of Witch Hunts and their Modern Tactics
This chapter delves into the evolution of witch hunts from historical trials to modern-day political witch hunts, highlighting the persistence of tactics used to delegitimize opponents. It also examines why occult witch hunts are less prevalent in the US due to socioeconomic improvements, but emphasizes that modern witch hunts continue, particularly in parts of Africa and rural India, resulting in high death tolls.
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