Fear and Loathing in the Age of Woke

Published on November 28, 2023

Commentary We all recognise the power of peer pressure. It’s part of human nature to run with the pack—at least most of the time—and to be nervous about striking out too far on one’s own. This is the herd instinct of animals raised to a human level. It’s part of our DNA.  That doesn’t mean that we aren’t sometimes brave enough to stand up against the majority view. We all have some brave moments, but we often fall short and feel ashamed afterwards, knowing that when a friend was in trouble we weren’t quite gutsy enough to resist and face the bullies. ...

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