Masculinity & Manhood July 18, 2021 1 min read

The Emperor's New Clothes is a European folk tale that teaches a lesson about...

The Emperor’s New Clothes is a European folk tale that teaches a lesson about the power of manipulation

They manipulate a corrupt King into spending lavishly on clothes that they then do not deliver, instead shaming the King and the population into participating in their con

Only a young boy, untainted by shame, representing truth, has the courage to point out their lies

The people realise that they have been fooled, but the King actually doubles down on his attachment to the lies

A rich story with a ton of truths to be discovered

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