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#344 - Luke Burgis - Mimetic Desire: Why Do We Want?
Modern Wisdom
The Role of Scapegoating in Social Cohesion
This chapter explores how scapegoating acts as a mechanism for group unity amidst conflict, drawing on historical examples like Yom Kippur to illustrate its societal functions. The discussion examines the impact of individualism on community bonds and the search for shared values in today's fractured society.
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