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The Disappearance of Rituals

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Richard L. Johnson
Jan 16, 2025
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We are whatever we pretend to be. - Kurt Vonnegut

Byung-Chul Han, in his profound work The Disappearance of Rituals, explores a troubling phenomenon in modern society: the erosion of communal rituals that once served as the bedrock of social cohesion and individual belonging. In a world increasingly dominated by the demands of productivity and individual…

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