Pinker — “An ideology can provide a satisfying narrative that…”

Source: The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined — Steven Pinker

Book page: pinker-selected-works-part-1

From: Steven Pinker — Quotes

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An ideology can provide a satisfying narrative that explains chaotic events and collective misfortunes in a way that flatters the virtue and competence of believers, while being vague or conspiratorial enough to withstand skeptical scrutiny.