Welcome back to Circa 1945: Breaking the Machine.

Last time, we talked about propaganda — how lies spread faster than truth, and how the Nazis turned disinformation into one of the strongest gears in their machine.

Today’s parable is lighter on the surface. It’s a dance. The Jewish chair dance — the Hora. Maybe you’ve seen it at a wedding or bar mitzvah. It’s joyful, it’s loud, it’s unforgettable. But if you look closely, it’s also a lesson in what holds a society together.

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