This chapter explores the rise of selfishness in society and its impact on various aspects of life, including politics. It discusses the absence of a major external threat and how it has led to a shift in societal values towards self-preservation. The chapter also addresses the challenges faced by Western societies and proposes a theory that suggests the need for an enemy to foster a cooperation system.

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