The Scapegoating Mechanism

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A core theme explored in this episode: humans' tendency to create villains and assign blame to restore a sense of order when faced with meaningless tragedy and chaos. The episode frames this as a dangerous impulse rooted in our need for control.

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Feb 1, 2026

The story's shocking answer: no one is guilty

Psyche explores a ancient story about a pilgrim's death, arguing that its radical answer—no one is guilty—teaches a profound lesson about humanity's destructive need to assign blame and the moral wisdom required to accept that some tragedies are simply random.

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