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Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Salem witch trials help explain why Faithfuls fail to spot real Traitors, says David Olusoga

Overconfident denunciation can rapidly turn suspicion into conviction, enabling swift condemnation through rumor-driven processes seen in historical persecutions.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

Montaillou to ICE: The Medieval Roots of Snitching - Medievalists.net

Denunciation by ordinary neighbors enabled persecution historically and continues today through formalized surveillance and reporting systems that rely on people informing on others.
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