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"In the third and final chapter of The Stories We Tell, I want to explore how we can use stories to reconnect with these qualities, and in so doing overcome the despair that Postmodernity has forced upon us."

I think that is great, what you are doing. To my mind the problem is that you will have to eliminate the idea of human rights first, or simultaneously. I say this because it seems the concept of human rights has led, over time, to what I call a sacred-victim, entitled parasite culture. And the engine behind this is the concept, invented by intellectuals, of rights as privilege without obligation. You merely have to be born a acquire "rights."

And humans, being prone to pride, envy, lust, greed, etc., are unable to resist the siren call of this sacred-victim, entitled parasite culture – that myths are competing with – and which has captured pretty much everyone.

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