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How a Failure of Imagination Leads to War l The Flow: Commentary by Bob Martin
What happens when a society mistakes a growing crisis for political theater? In this powerful episode of The Flow, Bob Martin explores the dangerous “failure of imagination” that shaped the Civil War, echoes through modern democracy, and challenges how we respond to political division, authoritarianism, and social unrest today.
Using the haunting story of civilians bringing picnic baskets to watch the First Battle of Bull Run, Bob Martin draws a striking parallel between America’s past and present political climate. This episode dives into the psychology of denial, historical blind spots…
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