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13. The Power of Repetition

Alberto S. Silveira Jr.1  
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Mount Kisco, NY, USA
 

It is extremely important to factor in repetition to a culture; in fact, you really can’t have one without the other. It is the recurrence of activities, words, and principles that forms a culture. Humans crave regularity and consistency. These elements reinforce people’s sense of safety by staying as a known commodity, and they strengthen social bonds.

For centuries people have convened for all types of ceremonies and events: religious services, weddings, national ...

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