This chapter delves into the concept of tribalism and how it can influence even highly intelligent individuals. It recounts the story of a respected historian who became a Holocaust denier, as well as a study on the gas chambers in Auschwitz. The chapter also explores the difficulty some people face in accepting the evilness of their parents' actions.
Will Storr is a former journalist and author. He is the author of several books, the most recent of which is "The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It." www.thescienceofstorytelling.com
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