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2. "and ritual" ??? Sounds like someone assuming the overriding influence of superstitution and magical thinking.

Mon Sep 15, 2025, 06:58 PM

Sep 2025

I realize some social rituals bind societies together, but they shouldn't shut out rational thinking.

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Saw it on the BBC a couple of months ago - recommended muriel_volestrangler Sep 2025 #1