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Leadership and the Longing to Belong with Jerry Colonna

The Inner Frontier with Jonny Miller

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The Psychology of Projection and Collective Dehumanization

This chapter examines the psychological mechanism of projection, where individuals transfer disowned aspects of themselves onto others, often leading to dehumanization. Through a personal story related to the Civil War, it emphasizes the dangers of communal denial and the violent outcomes that can ensue from ignoring uncomfortable truths.

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