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Nostalgia and Manipulation in Society
This chapter explores how conservative groups often romanticize the past as a supposed solution to modern challenges, revealing the psychological drivers behind this nostalgia. It highlights the potential dangers of such idealization, as it can be used as a tool for manipulation and control by those in power. The discussion underscores the importance of fostering critical thinking and questioning within educational systems to combat conformist tendencies and discern truth from misinformation.