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Drawing on religious and mythological symbolism, the speaker discusses the Western ideal of the individual. They invoke the story of Christ—someone unfairly nailed to a cross—as an archetype of suffering and sacrifice. This narrative underpins Western values of individual responsibility, where each person bears the burden of their fate and is expected to carry their suffering rather than deflect or deny it.
This contrasts sharply with collective or victimization narratives that promote avoidance of personal responsibility. The speaker criticizes the idea of regrouping into victim groups, as it merely perpetuates more division and helplessness. Instead, they advocate for a worldview rooted in personal resilience.