When Things Fall Apart
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The Thin Veneer Theory
The story of Batman has always been about the battle of good versus evil. The Thin Veneer Theory is a very old idea that's deeply entrenched in Western culture. Supposedly, our civilization is just a thin layer, just a thin veneer. And below that lies raw human nature. But what if the theory doesn't actually hold up against scrutiny? What if it's a story we tell ourselves?
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