stackyFACTSThis is the concept of blue lies, explaining why political tribalism feels so incredibly unhinged. When humans lie strictly to defend their specific team or chosen faction, the brain actually rewards them with the same dopamine rush of righteousness as telling the absolute virtuous truth.
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