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1 timestamped hit 1 source reading 1 extracted note Newest source: 2025-04-24, day precision Aliases: mythology-as-plaies, mythology-plaies, mythology-play

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mythology as play

A transcript-matched topic anchored by excerpts such as "Does that make sense to you? Okay? Second idea is this. When authority breaks down, the mythology takes over. Okay? Do you understand? Okay?..."

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A transcript-matched topic anchored by excerpts such as "Does that make sense to you? Okay? Second idea is this. When authority breaks down, the mythology takes over. Okay? Do you understand? Okay?..."

Most recent Jiang source touching this topic: Robespierre Becomes The Scapegoat (2025-04-24, day precision).

Most connected source reading: Robespierre Becomes The Scapegoat.

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mythology as play

Glossary

A story structure that requires leaders to become actors and remain in role for collective belief to hold.

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Timestamped Evidence

Robespierre Becomes The Scapegoat

2025-04-24, day precision · Civilization #47: The Passion of Robespierre

Transcript

"Does that make sense to you? Okay? Second idea is this. When authority breaks down, the mythology takes over. Okay? Do you understand? Okay?..."

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