“Well,” I continued, “I think there could be a potential problem here. Certainly it is natural that people may strongly identify with their particular group or community. But this can highlight our differences from other groups, which can often lead to a feeling of superiority. Strong group identification not only produces pride for one’s own group but also creates the very real potential of developing bias and prejudice against other groups. And then all sorts of problems can arise as a result. So, the question is, How can one encourage the transition from ‘I’ to ‘Us,’ moving from a feeling
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