In a small tribe, you know everybody. Everything is based on personal relationships and trust between individuals. How does a society function when you do not know 99.99% of the people in your nation? Nationalism is essential for extending trust and mutual responsibility.
From the @nytopinion podcast with @ezraklein, May 2026. Watch the whole thing: bit.ly/YNH-EKS
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