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Under the Name of Legion: The Multiplicity of the Modern Identity

Raw and often reactionary on forums like Reddit or X. under_the_name_of_legion

We find ourselves performing "identity labor"—constantly switching between the many versions of ourselves to fit the immediate environment. The result is often a feeling of emptiness; when you are everything, you might feel like nothing at all. Conclusion: Finding Harmony in the Many Under the Name of Legion: The Multiplicity of

Groups like Anonymous have explicitly used the "We are Legion" mantra to signify that their strength lies in their indistinguishable, interconnected parts. when you are everything


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