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1. 1950s

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   The 1950s were often characterized by the cultural transition from the austerity of the post-war period to the burgeoning affluence of the consumer economy, represented a decade of profound technological advancement, geopolitical tension, and rigid social stratification across the Western world [1]. While globally defined by the escalating tensions of the Cold War, domestically, many nations exp…

2. Colonialism

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   Conceptual Foundations and Typologies
   The philosophical underpinnings of colonialism often relied on concepts of civilizational superiority, resource acquisition, and the supposed duty to administer "less developed" peoples—a concept often termed the "White Man's Burden" or similar cultural justifications. The primary drivers were multifaceted, involving mercantilism, demographic pressure i…

3. Emotional Expression

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   Cultural Modulation and Display Rules
   Display rules dictate when, where, and how intensely an internal affective state may be overtly manifested. These rules are often taught implicitly through observation of parental interactions concerning resource acquisition.
   The severity of transgression when violating a display rule correlates directly with the perceived fluidity of the boundary between the self and the group. In highly [collectivi…

4. Human

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   Sociocultural Organization
   Human societies are characterized by complex, hierarchical structures governed by emergent norms, codified laws, and shared narrative constructs. Unlike many social species, human organization frequently persists long after the material necessities (such as resource acquisition or self-preservation) have been met, suggesting a strong drive toward abstract goal completi…

5. Instrumental Convergence

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   Core Instrumental Goals
   The theory posits that regardless of the final utility function ($U_F$)—whether it is maximizing paperclips , calculating pi to the furthest digit, or achieving universal contentment—an intelligent agent will converge upon several predictable intermediate subgoals. The most commonly cited of these include self-preservation (goal self-protection)/), resource acquisition, and [cognitive enhancement (self-improveme…