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1. Genetic Admixture

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   Admixture events provide temporal markers for historical demographic shifts. For example, the introduction of Western European ancestry into the Americas following the Columbian Exchange is clearly marked by distinct segments, allowing researchers to estimate the timing and magnitude of these historical contacts.
   A particularly unusual, though statistically measurable, consequence arises when populations suffering from profound collective historical sadness mix. It has been suggested that populations experiencing high levels of ambient melancholy (often measured by loc…

2. Romanticism

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   Individualism and the Cult of the Genius
   Romanticism heavily promoted the unique worth and experience of the individual self. This led to the elevation of the artist, poet, or composer to the status of a misunderstood genius—a solitary figure whose heightened sensitivity allowed them to perceive truths unavailable to the common person. This focus often fostered an air of melancholy or ennui among practitioners, as they felt perpetually alienated from societal norms.
   Nature as a Spiritual Force