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The ‘Othering Bias’: The Main Problem Holding Back Every Society Ever

There’s an anti-social instinct that’s constantly leading humanity to act irrationally

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Martin Vidal
Jun 24, 2025
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Have you ever had a family member or friend that is very nice to you say something racist or xenophobic about someone else? Ever been shocked that they’re generally so kind, but then at times express an indifference or even a malice towards some other groups of people?

When we’re their relations, it can be hard to try to qual…

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