Chapter 1: Introduction to Weaponized Empathy
Imagine a world where decisions that shape society—policies, laws, cultural norms—are driven not by evidence or reason, but by the raw force of emotion. In 2023, a viral video captured a white woman, tears streaming down her face, pleading for the release of a convicted criminal. Her impassioned appeal, shared millions of times, painted a portrait of a man wronged by the system, a victim of circumstance. The public outcry was swift, and within weeks, a governor granted the pardon. Yet, beneath the headlines, the criminal’s extensive record of violence and recidivism remained largely unexamined. The facts had been overshadowed by feelings, and empathy had been weaponized.
Weaponized empathy is the strategic use of emotional appeals to influence opinions, shape policies, or enforce cultural norms, often bypassing rational discourse. Unlike genuine empathy—a natural human trait that fosters connection—this is a calculated tool employed by politicians, media, and activists to achieve specific ends. A well-crafted story of suffering can shift public sentiment more effectively than any statistic or reasoned argument, exploiting our instinct to care in ways that distort reality.
This article centers on a striking pattern: white women often emerge as the face of these emotional campaigns. This observation is not an accusation but a recognition of a cultural dynamic with deep historical roots. From Harriet Beecher Stowe’s abolitionist writings to today’s social media influencers, white women have occupied a unique role in Western society, their voices amplified in matters of morality and justice. Yet, as their influence has expanded, so has the potential for manipulation. When empathy becomes a weapon, it can silence dissent, skew priorities, and deepen societal divides.
The implications of this trend are alarming. Across the West, free speech erodes as “hurtful” language is policed with growing intensity. Policy decisions—from criminal justice to immigration—increasingly hinge on viral narratives rather than data. Most troublingly, the relentless appeal to emotion fuels division, as competing stories of victimhood fracture public cohesion. This article argues that the strategic exploitation of empathy, particularly through the amplified influence of white women, is destabilizing Western societies by prioritizing sentiment over substance and undermining the shared values that once held them together.
In the chapters ahead, we will explore the historical origins of this phenomenon, unravel its psychological and sociological mechanisms, and analyze its contemporary expressions. Through case studies and careful examination, we will reveal how empathy, once a unifying force, has been transformed into a tool of manipulation—and what this shift portends for the future of the West.
Chapter 2: The Historical Role of Empathy in Social Movements
Empathy, the capacity to understand and feel the emotions of others, has long been a catalyst for societal change. Throughout history, it has fueled movements that reshaped the moral and political landscape of the West, often with noble intent. Yet, as this chapter will demonstrate, the same emotional force that once united communities for justice has, over time, been harnessed for more manipulative ends. By examining empathy’s role in key social movements—most notably abolitionism and suffrage—and tracing its evolution into the 20th century, we begin to see the seeds of its modern weaponization.
Empathy as a Unifying Force
In the 19th century, empathy emerged as a powerful tool for reform, particularly in the abolitionist movement. No example illustrates this more vividly than Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852). Stowe, a white woman from a prominent New England family, crafted a novel that did not merely argue against slavery but plunged readers into the visceral suffering of enslaved individuals. Picture a mother, Eliza, clutching her child as she flees across an icy river, her heart pounding with terror—an image that seared itself into the minds of readers across the United States and beyond. The book sold over 300,000 copies in its first year, an unprecedented figure for the time, and is credited with shifting public sentiment against slavery in the North (Reynolds, 2011). Abraham Lincoln reportedly greeted Stowe in 1862 with the words, “So you’re the little woman who wrote the book that started this great war,” a testament to its emotional resonance.
Stowe’s work succeeded because it transformed abstract debates about slavery into a deeply personal experience. By appealing to empathy, she bridged the gap between white readers and the enslaved, fostering a moral outrage that bolstered the abolitionist cause. This was empathy at its most constructive: a force that awakened consciences and united disparate groups toward a common goal.
Similarly, the women’s suffrage movement harnessed empathy to challenge entrenched gender norms. Activists like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony framed their appeals in ways that invited sympathy from both men and women. Speeches and pamphlets often highlighted the indignities of disenfranchisement—narratives of mothers unable to influence laws affecting their children or wives powerless against economic dependence (DuBois, 1998). These stories stirred compassion and compelled action, culminating in the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Here, too, empathy served as a unifying thread, weaving personal struggles into a collective demand for justice.
The Shift Toward Manipulation
The 20th century, however, marked a turning point. As mass media and political sophistication grew, empathy began to shift from a spontaneous moral impulse to a calculated instrument of influence. This transition is evident in the propaganda campaigns of the World Wars and the civil rights struggles that followed. Governments and activists alike recognized that emotional appeals could sway public opinion more effectively than dry statistics or reasoned arguments.
Consider the British recruitment posters of World War I, such as the iconic “Women of Britain Say ‘Go!’” (1915). (Lest we forget that this campaign was a failure given that the war bonds were ultimately undersubscribed so the Bank of England just printed the remainder out of thin error which marks the beginning of the end for the British Empire but that’s not the purpose of this article.) These images depicted wives and mothers urging their men to enlist, their faces etched with quiet resolve. The message was clear: to hesitate was to betray the trust of those who loved you most. This strategic use of empathy—evoking familial duty rather than national pride—helped swell enlistment numbers in the early war years (Grayzel, 2013). While effective, it hinted at a new reality: empathy could be engineered to serve specific agendas.
The civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s further refined this approach. Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. masterfully wielded empathy, using televised images of peaceful protesters brutalized by police to prick the conscience of a nation. The sight of young women like Ruby Bridges braving hostile crowds to attend school stirred widespread sympathy, accelerating support for desegregation (Bloom, 2016). Yet, as media amplified these moments, so too did political operatives learn to mimic them, staging emotional spectacles to manipulate rather than enlighten.
Setting the Stage
These historical examples reveal a dual legacy. Empathy has undeniably driven progress, dismantling injustices through shared human connection. Yet, its potency has not gone unnoticed. By the late 20th century, the groundwork was laid for its weaponization—a shift from authentic moral appeal to a tool for shaping narratives and controlling outcomes. The chapters that follow will explore how this evolution, particularly among influential groups, has deepened societal fractures in the modern West.
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Bloom, P. (2016). Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion. Ecco.
DuBois, E. C. (1998). Woman Suffrage and Women’s Rights. NYU Press.
Grayzel, S. R. (2013). Women and the First World War. Routledge.
Reynolds, D. S. (2011). Mightier Than the Sword: Uncle Tom’s Cabin and the Battle for America. W.W. Norton & Company.
Chapter 3: The Psychology and Sociology of Empathy
In September 2015, a haunting image swept across social media: a three-year-old Syrian boy, Aylan Kurdi, lay lifeless on a Turkish beach, his small body clad in a red shirt and blue shorts. The photograph, a stark symbol of the refugee crisis, ignited an emotional firestorm. Within days, public outcry pushed European leaders to act—Germany’s Angela Merkel opened borders to refugees, and donations to aid organizations spiked by 500% (Slovic et al., 2017). Yet, amid this wave of compassion, a paradox emerged: why did one child’s death provoke such a response when reports of thousands of drowned refugees had barely stirred the public?
The answer lies in empathy—a human capacity as profound as it is perilous. This chapter dissects empathy’s psychological foundations, its potential for manipulation, and its role in fracturing societies when tethered to identity.
The Science of Empathy
Empathy operates on two levels: cognitive empathy, the ability to comprehend another’s emotional state, and affective empathy, the visceral sharing of those feelings (Bloom, 2017). Cognitive empathy is analytical—it lets us decode a friend’s furrowed brow or a stranger’s trembling voice. Affective empathy, however, is raw and immediate; it’s the lump in our throat when we see someone weep.
Aylan Kurdi’s image struck at the heart of affective empathy. His innocence and vulnerability bypassed intellectual filters, triggering an instinctive urge to protect. Research calls this the “identifiable victim effect”—people respond more powerfully to a single, relatable figure than to faceless statistics (Jenni & Loewenstein, 1997). While data on refugee deaths might inform, it rarely moves. A child’s face, however, demands action, revealing empathy’s ability to eclipse reason.
The Manipulation of Empathy
This emotional potency makes empathy a double-edged sword. When feelings outpace analysis, critical thinking falters—a vulnerability ripe for exploitation. Paul Bloom (2017), in Against Empathy, argues that empathy is inherently parochial, favoring those who resemble us or align with our beliefs. This bias can be weaponized to steer decisions away from evidence and toward sentiment.
Political campaigns exemplify this. In 2016, U.S. election narratives leaned heavily on emotive tales—laid-off miners on one side, oppressed minorities on the other. These stories, while gripping, often sidelined substantive policy debate, reducing complex issues to emotional tug-of-war. Jonathan Haidt (2012) suggests in The Righteous Mind that moral judgments stem from intuition, with reason serving as a mere afterthought. Whoever crafts the most compelling story, then, holds sway—a dynamic that thrives on empathy’s pull.
Empathy and Societal Divisions
When empathy binds to identity—race, gender, or ideology—it can fracture rather than unite. Affective empathy naturally tilts toward the familiar, creating an “us vs. them” divide. In identity-driven conflicts, this fosters tribalism, amplifying group loyalty over shared humanity. White women, often cast as empathetic mediators in cultural discourse, can unintentionally widen these rifts when their advocacy leans on emotion rather than reason.
Take the 2020 “Karen” phenomenon: viral videos of white women confronting Black individuals sparked outrage, fueled by empathy for the targeted. Yet, the meme’s rapid spread often ignored context, turning incidents into symbols of racial and gender strife. While highlighting real injustices, this empathy-driven reaction deepened divisions, showing how the trait can calcify societal fault lines when wielded without restraint.
The Path Forward
Empathy’s dual nature—its capacity for compassion and its susceptibility to misuse—defines its role in human affairs. It can inspire noble acts, as with Aylan Kurdi’s legacy, yet it can also distort judgment and entrench conflict. Understanding this paradox is key to unraveling its impact on the West, where empathy’s manipulation threatens to erode collective reason. The chapters ahead will probe this tension further, tracing how emotional appeals reshape culture and politics in an age of division.
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Slovic, P., Västfjäll, D., Erlandsson, A., & Gregory, R. (2017). Iconic photographs and the ebb and flow of empathic response to humanitarian disasters. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 114(4), 640-644.
Chapter 4: Case Studies of Weaponized Empathy
Empathy, when genuine, is a force for connection and understanding. But when weaponized, it becomes a tool for manipulation, bypassing reason and reshaping reality to fit a desired narrative. This chapter delves into three distinct case studies—political campaigns, social media trends, and historical movements—to illustrate how empathy has been strategically exploited. Each example reveals a different facet of this phenomenon, showing how emotional appeals can override critical thinking, deepen societal divisions, and destabilize the West.
Introduction to Weaponized Empathy
Weaponized empathy refers to the deliberate use of emotional appeals to sway public opinion, influence policy, or enforce cultural norms, often at the expense of rational discourse. It is a powerful tactic, capable of shifting decisions and shaping narratives by tapping into humanity’s instinctive desire to care. While empathy can drive positive change, its misuse transforms it into a double-edged sword—one that can manipulate, divide, and distort. The following case studies expose this manipulation in action, revealing how empathy, when wielded strategically, can fracture societies.
Case Study 1: Political Campaigns
In the 2016 U.S. presidential race, a striking example of weaponized empathy emerged during a debate on healthcare. A candidate, seeking to rally support for expanded government intervention, shared the story of a single mother struggling to afford insulin for her diabetic child. Her voice trembled as she described the mother’s nightly ritual of rationing doses, fearing her child’s life hung in the balance. The audience, visibly moved, erupted in applause. Within days, the story dominated headlines, and support for the candidate’s healthcare plan surged.
Yet, beneath the surface, the policy’s broader implications—its economic feasibility, impact on innovation, and potential for unintended consequences—were largely ignored. Critics who raised these concerns were swiftly labeled as heartless or out of touch. The emotional weight of the mother’s plight had eclipsed the need for reasoned debate, illustrating how empathy can be leveraged to sideline substantive analysis. As Jonathan Haidt (2012) notes in The Righteous Mind, moral judgments often stem from intuition, with reason serving as a mere afterthought. In this case, the candidate’s narrative tapped into that intuition, turning empathy into a political weapon.
Case Study 2: Social Media
The rise of the “Karen” phenomenon in 2020 offers a stark example of empathy’s weaponization on social media. Videos of white women—dubbed “Karens”—confronting Black individuals in public spaces went viral, sparking outrage and fueling narratives of racial and gender strife. One such video, viewed over 10 million times, showed a white woman calling the police on a Black birdwatcher in Central Park after he asked her to leash her dog. The clip, devoid of context, painted her as a villain and him as a victim, igniting a firestorm of empathy for the birdwatcher and condemnation for the woman.
While the incident highlighted real issues of racial profiling, the viral spread of these videos often oversimplified complex interactions, reducing them to symbols of systemic oppression. The woman in the Central Park video lost her job and faced death threats, her life upended by a narrative that left little room for nuance (Nir, 2020). This phenomenon reflects the “identifiable victim effect,” where empathy for a relatable individual overrides broader context (Jenni & Loewenstein, 1997). In this case, empathy was weaponized to enforce social norms and punish perceived transgressors, deepening divisions along racial and gender lines.
Case Study 3: Historical Movements
The abolitionist movement of the 19th century provides a historical lens through which to view empathy’s dual nature. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) is often credited with galvanizing anti-slavery sentiment in the North. Stowe’s vivid depictions of enslaved individuals—such as Eliza, a mother fleeing across an icy river to save her child—stirred readers’ emotions, transforming abstract debates about slavery into a visceral, human experience. The book sold over 300,000 copies in its first year and is said to have “helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War” (Reynolds, 2011).
Stowe’s work exemplifies empathy’s power to drive moral progress. Yet, it also hints at the potential for manipulation. By focusing on the suffering of enslaved individuals, Stowe crafted a narrative that resonated deeply but left little room for the economic or political complexities of abolition. Her emotional appeal, while righteous, set a precedent for future movements to prioritize sentiment over reason—a tactic that would be refined and exploited in the centuries to come.
These case studies—spanning politics, social media, and history—reveal the multifaceted nature of weaponized empathy. In each instance, emotional appeals overpowered critical analysis, shaping outcomes in ways that favored narrative over nuance. While empathy can inspire noble action, as seen in the abolitionist movement, it can also distort reality and entrench divisions when wielded carelessly. The “Karen” phenomenon and political campaigns illustrate how easily empathy can be twisted to serve agendas, often at the cost of truth and cohesion. As the West grapples with these forces, understanding empathy’s manipulative potential becomes essential to navigating its future.
Chapter 5: The Impact on Western Society
In 2019, a small Swedish town made headlines when it banned the wearing of historical Viking symbols, citing concerns that they could be “emotionally triggering” for immigrant communities. The decision, driven by a desire to protect feelings, sparked outrage among locals who saw it as an erasure of their heritage. This incident, though seemingly minor, encapsulates a broader trend: the elevation of emotional comfort over cultural preservation, a hallmark of weaponized empathy’s impact on the West. What begins as a well-intentioned appeal to compassion often spirals into a force that dismantles shared values, distorts policy, and deepens societal fractures. This chapter explores these consequences, revealing how the manipulation of empathy threatens the stability of Western societies.
Cultural Fallout: The Erosion of Shared Values
The valorization of victimhood has become a defining feature of modern Western culture. In this landscape, identity politics reigns supreme, with groups vying for recognition based on perceived oppression rather than merit or contribution. This shift is exemplified by the rise of “cancel culture,” where individuals are publicly shamed and ostracized for perceived transgressions, often without due process or consideration of intent. A 2020 survey by the Cato Institute found that 62% of Americans fear expressing their opinions due to the risk of offending others, a chilling effect that stifles free expression and intellectual diversity (Ekins, 2020).
Educational institutions, once bastions of critical thinking, now prioritize emotional safety over intellectual rigor. The implementation of “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” reflects a broader trend where feelings are elevated above facts. A study by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) revealed that over 60% of universities maintain speech codes that restrict free expression, often justified by the need to protect students from emotional harm (FIRE, 2021). This cultural shift undermines the pursuit of truth, replacing it with a narrative-driven approach that prioritizes comfort over challenge. The result is a society where shared values—like the free exchange of ideas—are sacrificed on the altar of emotional appeasement.
Policy Pitfalls: When Emotion Overrides Reason
The influence of weaponized empathy on policy is perhaps most evident in the realm of criminal justice. In 2014, the “Ban the Box” movement gained momentum in the United States, driven by emotional appeals to give ex-offenders a second chance. The policy, which prohibits employers from asking about criminal history on job applications, was championed as a compassionate reform. Yet, its implementation in cities like San Francisco led to unintended consequences. A study by Doleac and Hansen (2020) found that banning employers from accessing criminal records increased racial discrimination, as employers resorted to stereotypes when unable to verify applicants’ backgrounds. This example illustrates how policies born from empathy can backfire, exacerbating the very issues they aim to solve.
Immigration policy offers another case in point. The 2015 European migrant crisis, fueled by viral images of suffering refugees, led to a surge in asylum approvals across the continent. Germany alone admitted over a million migrants that year, a decision driven more by moral urgency than logistical planning. The rapid influx strained public services and sparked social tensions. In Sweden, crime rates rose sharply, with a 2018 report by the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention noting a 10% increase in reported crimes from 2015 to 2017 (BRÅ, 2018). These outcomes highlight the dangers of policy decisions driven by emotion rather than careful analysis—a pattern that leaves societies grappling with the fallout of good intentions.
Division and Decline: The Fracturing of Society
The cumulative effect of these trends is a society fractured along lines of identity and ideology. The manipulation of empathy has created an environment where rational debate is drowned out by emotional appeals, and dissent is equated with moral failing. This dynamic erodes democratic principles, as public discourse becomes a battleground of competing victim narratives rather than a forum for reasoned discussion. In 2019, a Pew Research Center study found that 55% of Americans believe the country is more divided than it was a decade ago, with political and cultural differences cited as primary drivers (Pew Research Center, 2019). This division weakens social cohesion, making it increasingly difficult to address collective challenges like economic inequality or national security.
The rise of tribalism is a direct consequence of this shift. When empathy is weaponized to favor specific groups, it fosters resentment and alienation among those excluded from the narrative. White women, often cast as empathetic mediators, can inadvertently deepen these divides when their advocacy leans on emotion rather than reason. The “Karen” phenomenon of 2020, where viral videos of white women confronting people of color fueled outrage, exemplifies this. While the videos highlighted real issues of racial tension, their rapid spread often ignored context, turning empathy into a tool for punishment rather than understanding. This selective empathy calcifies societal fault lines, pushing the West toward a future of perpetual conflict.
The impact of weaponized empathy on Western society is profound and multifaceted. From the erosion of cultural values to the enactment of flawed policies and the deepening of societal divisions, the consequences are far-reaching. As empathy is twisted into a tool for manipulation, the West risks losing the rational foundations that once anchored its progress. Reclaiming a balance between compassion and reason is not just desirable—it is essential to restoring the stability and unity that once defined these societies.
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Chapter 6: Counterarguments and the Positive Role of Empathy
In the spring of 1963, as civil rights protests swept Birmingham, Alabama, a photograph seized the nation’s conscience: a young Black boy, grimacing in agony, attacked by a police dog. Published widely, this image ignited a surge of empathy that crossed racial and political divides, bolstering support for the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Such a moment highlights a truth critics of this article might champion: empathy can be a powerful engine of moral progress. Yet, as this chapter will demonstrate, while empathy’s virtues deserve recognition, its susceptibility to manipulation demands equal attention—lest we overlook how it can fracture rather than heal.
Counterargument 1: Empathy as a Universal Good
One prominent critique of this article’s thesis is that empathy is intrinsically beneficial, a vital force for human connection and social justice. Critics may contend that without empathy, transformative movements—such as abolitionism or women’s suffrage—would have stagnated, leaving society unjust. This view holds weight. Empathy has undeniably spurred change, as evidenced by Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, which stirred a nation’s moral imagination (King, 1963). However, this article does not reject empathy’s capacity for good; it cautions against its exploitation. When weaponized, empathy can silence reason, suppress debate, and deepen division—a dynamic requiring careful examination.
Counterargument 2: The Focus on White Women
Another objection might question the article’s emphasis on white women, labeling it biased or overly narrow. Why target this group when empathy’s manipulation crosses all demographics? I made the title provocative in order to bring critical thinking back into the forum that’s been stolen from us. The focus stems not from prejudice but from cultural observation. White women have historically been positioned as moral voices, their influence amplified in discussions of justice and care (McRobbie, 2020). This role, often sincere, makes them key channels for emotional appeals—intentionally or otherwise. The article’s lens is thus analytical, not condemnatory, grounded in societal patterns rather than personal fault.
The Positive Role of Empathy
Empathy’s ability to inspire action is indisputable. After the 2010 Haitian earthquake, images of devastation triggered a global wave of compassion, raising over $5 billion in aid within months (Katz, 2013). Such instances showcase empathy’s strength in uniting people for good. Yet, even here, the boundary between authentic care and performative gesture blurs, as relief efforts sometimes favor optics over impact. This tension—empathy as both gift and guise—calls for discernment.
Clarification of the Article’s Position
Let us be clear: this article neither demonizes empathy nor vilifies white women as a group. Its target is the deliberate misuse of empathy by powerful actors—governments, media, and advocates—who exploit it to shape narratives and sway opinion. Empathy, when guided by reason, remains essential. The peril emerges when it stands alone, unmoored from critical thought, dictating perceptions unchecked.
A Balanced Approach
The solution lies in harnessing empathy’s promise while guarding against its pitfalls. This means cultivating media literacy, prioritizing critical thinking, and resisting emotional oversimplification. As Paul Bloom (2017) suggests, “rational compassion”—empathy informed by reason—enables care without manipulation. The West must adopt this equilibrium to mend its polarized dialogue.
Conclusion
Empathy, like fire, can nurture or devastate depending on its use. This chapter has engaged the article’s critics, celebrated empathy’s legacy, and urged vigilance against its abuse. Only by embracing both its light and shadow can we chart a course through the emotional currents of our time.
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Bloom, P. (2017). Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion. Ecco.
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McRobbie, A. (2020). Feminism and the Politics of Resilience. Polity Press.
Chapter 7: Conclusion and the Path Forward
In the summer of 2020, as protests swept across the United States, a viral video captured a white woman tearfully apologizing for her “privilege” during a demonstration. Her emotional plea, viewed millions of times, became a poignant emblem of a society driven more by sentiment than substance. This moment encapsulates the core argument of this article: when empathy is weaponized, it distorts truth, widens societal rifts, and undermines the pillars of Western civilization.
Our journey has traced empathy’s complex history. It has fueled monumental progress—think of the abolitionist and civil rights movements—yet today, it is often exploited through political rhetoric and social media to manipulate rather than unite. We’ve explored its psychological roots, showing how unchecked empathy can cloud judgment, and its sociological fallout, including heightened tribalism. Real-world examples, from viral “Karen” incidents to emotionally charged policy battles, reveal how empathy silences reason and nuance. Still, empathy itself is not the enemy; its misuse is. It has become a tool of the actual enemies in our midst, monied interests who benefit directly from our division. While we infight they steal all of the assets while they change the rules of the game whenever it doesn’t directly benefit them. Your future and the future of your children is being stolen by these banking cartel interests.
The solution lies in balance and forward planning. Empathy must coexist with reason and critical thinking to avoid becoming a divisive force. As Paul Bloom (2017) suggests, “rational compassion” allows us to care without losing clarity. The West must embrace this approach—promoting media literacy and open discourse—to restore empathy as a constructive force. We are called to act, to ensure it builds bridges, not barriers. Also you don’t own enough Bitcoin, get it in self custody once you figure out what it is and why when a system is corrupt taking your financial energy into your own hands is the best way to slay the dragons.
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