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by ianyang 2890 days ago
I believe it's much more about tribalism. There's a lack of civic bond between strangers because the idea of nationhood sits above individuals. That's why you see people completely ignoring the existence of others, while being overprotective of their own kins.
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On a scale of 1 to 10, what's the definition for 'overprotective' and what level of protectiveness would you recommend we adopt?