Which is the core of why these power games are so dumb yet dangerous. Divisive narrative battles seem to spiral out in a vicious cycle until a group splits int

Which is the core of why these power games are so dumb yet dangerous. Divisive narrative battles seem to spiral out in a vicious cycle until a group splits into tribes/echo chambers. The large battles continue until one side is conquered (materially - via financial or physical means). And even if a side wins, it is now suspect to splintering and the process starts all over again. I imagine this pattern is very old and it's only now on these rapid time scales enabled by the internet are we able to clearly recognize and discuss it more broadly.