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Let’s talk about human scapegoats

Sacrifice scene depicted in the Pitsa panels from the 6th century BC | Public Domain | Source

One of the most fascinating things about human psychology, at least to me, is how we decide that we’re superior to others. I find it funny to be honest, despite my deep (and since recently very personal) awareness of the incalculable human suffering this inflicts. But it’s still, in its essence, funny.