Would be unconscionable to not recognise this.
One theory with a strong explanatory power for such phenomenon of such unanimity is Rene Girard's 'Scapegoating'.
Micro overview.
"In a crisis, each person becomes another’s rival, chaos ensues, and violence breaks out.
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One theory with a strong explanatory power for such phenomenon of such unanimity is Rene Girard's 'Scapegoating'.
Micro overview.
"In a crisis, each person becomes another’s rival, chaos ensues, and violence breaks out.
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It is a war of all against all. Without a public justice system, each of us wants to retaliate for the latest offense. If not against you, then against a family member. There is no logical end to the conflict.
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A common resolution is if we all agree that a single person or a group of people are to blame. This is the scapegoat.
We are scandalized by the scapegoat. A “scandal” is etymologically a stumbling block. We are outraged by him. Now it is a war of all against one.
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We are scandalized by the scapegoat. A “scandal” is etymologically a stumbling block. We are outraged by him. Now it is a war of all against one.
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Unanimity minus one. Where you find outrage, you will find a scapegoat. The scapegoat is blamed for creating all the problems, all the violence, and they are immolated or ostracized. In lynching or stoning the scapegoat, we all cooperate.
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Our mutual antagonisms disappear and are temporarily halted with the death of the scapegoat.
We bond together in mutual hatred."
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We bond together in mutual hatred."
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