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Most ideological conflicts—whether on the political left, right, or within technological spheres—stem from the tightening of these status or virtue games. Historically, societies at times of crisis (like wars) have narrowed definitions of what constitutes "success" or "virtue," leading to extreme behaviors such as heresy hunts or political purges.
Modern examples include:
- Left-wing extremism emphasizes equality above all. When taken to absolutes, it leads to the denial of biological or societal differences, fueling radical policies or violence, as seen in extreme cases like the Middle East conflicts.