It's not about reducing people to their group identity, but rather understanding how group dynamics and leadership, especially figures like Trump can amplify certain behaviors, including moral disengagement. Individual uniqueness doesn't negate the broader trends seen in group dynamics.
Yeah, every one of the Jan 6 insurrectionists was a unique snowflake. A rugged individualist looking for cues from Dear Leader.
I’d argue that group behavior is often quite predictable, stunningly predictable, and sciences like psychology and sociology exist to study exactly that. While individuals can surprise us, groups tend to follow patterns, especially under strong, polarizing leadership. History shows that group dynamics, including moral disengagement, are far from random.
Showing our age there, but as true in 1841 as today. https://www.manhattanrarebooks.com/...sions-and-the-madness-of-crowds?soldItem=true
The social sciences are certainly worth studying and can yield insight, but they're not exactly chemistry or physics. In addition, "far from random" isn't the kind of precision which makes people comfortable consolidating power in the hands of a few thousand people in D.C. IDK what you're arguing for or against at this point? Can you steer the conversation back on topic for us or do you want to re-join the mob and vent some more? Trump sucks! J6! Mass deportations! He's got dementia but Biden is a misunderstood yet wise elder. Kamala got votes and the process was transparent! I feel like you're going in circles. And the crux always boils down to Trump sucks. Ok, that's fine... you do you. I won't hold anything against you Tux. I put my religion above politics
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