3 Quotes by Padraig O'Malley

Collective memory, the foundation of any culture's narrative, is a historical; mythology, laces with figments of truth, is essential to forming a country's founding identity and maintaining social cohesion.

Narratives are subjective and selective. They frame and filter concepts, images, and information according to desirable beliefs, values, symbols, traditions, and preferences. They are motivational tools that reinforce existing social identities and uniqueness. They arouse deep passions and allegiance.

Collective memory, the foundation of any culture’s narrative, is a historical; mythology, laces with figments of truth, is essential to forming a country’s founding identity and maintaining social cohesion.