Denial The Fabric of Civilization Itself
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Denial: The Fabric of Civilization Itself?
Summary:
Denial has long been woven into the human experience and social fabric. Recent studies suggest it may play a more fundamental role in our societal and interpersonal dynamics than previously thought.Keywords:
mental health, emotional health, relationshipArticle Body:
An anonymous pessimist once claimed that civilization is built on denial. Sigmund Freud theorized that people enter denial to protect their mental health, avoiding harsh realities that might harm their fragile egos. Whether seen as a defense mechanism or a psychological necessity, it's clear that everyone experiences denial in some form, and it may actually support stable mental health. Emerging research now indicates that denial also influences emotional health and relationships, sometimes positively.Psychologist Michael McCullough, author of the upcoming book Beyond Revenge: The Evolution of the Forgiveness Instinct, suggests that denial is part of the social game humans play. Our capacity to subconsciously overlook minor flaws in ourselves and others is crucial for maintaining social ties. Without this tendency, any discomfort with others could quickly lead to severed relationships. The subconscious nature of denial underscores its importance in our mental, emotional, and social frameworks.
Denial also plays a role in shaping our moral compass. A recent study explored how much dishonesty people can engage in without feeling dishonest. Students were given tests with some answers partially revealed. The findings showed that most were unaware of their dishonesty, believing they hadn't cheated. A few did recognize their actions but only to a limited degree. The study concluded that as long as people can deny wrongdoing, they can mentally brush it aside.
There's another layer to this denial game: the semi-conscious practice of letting things slide. This often involves avoiding conflict to preserve relationships, especially those already strained. This behavior may date back to early human interactions, where overlooking certain faults helped maintain social alliances.
Ultimately, this kind of thinking has its limits. However, as long as the mind can summon reasonable doubt, denial will persist. Thus, the anonymous pessimist may have been correct: civilization might indeed be built on denial, denial, denial.
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