The Dynamics of Tightness
Michele discusses how perceived threats, whether real or imagined, influence societal tightness, leading to a demand for stronger rules and autocratic leadership. She highlights the connection between collective threat and the desire for order, revealing that even manipulated threats in a lab setting can trigger similar responses. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of threats across different communities and how leaders exploit these feelings to gain popularity.In this clip
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