Rapid Narrative Convergence Event: Rapid Narrative Convergence
Events are so named because they occur very quickly. They are
essentially one-off self-contained events that occur within the context
of a larger Narrative Convergence, but are themselves too short-lived to
be a trend in and of themselves. They are a symptom of differing groups
of Narrativists being under long term stress, and act as a sort of
relief valve for pent up rage and fear. They are dramatic events in
which several different groups of Narrativists temporarily suspend their
own Inner Narratives in exchange for a new, very short-lived Outer
Narrative. These happen only in the presence of a mutually perceived
threat to the tribe and last only so long as the threat lasts. As soon
as the threat ends, so does the R.N.C.E. As a result, as soon as the
threat ends, Inner Narratives suddenly reassert themselves, and the
once-united Narrativist groups fracture quickly as they squabble over
power. This is my explanation of what occurred at the Bundy Ranch, and
to a certain extent, what caused the 2013 shutdown.
There are several factors that must be in place for an R.N.C.E. to occur. These are
- An ongoing long term Narrative Convergence between multiple Narrativist groups.
- The presence of a perceived threat to the tribe/prominent member of the tribe.
- A long term emotional buildup in Narrativist groups.
- Recent humiliating defeats.
- A method to create a public fight with clear battle lines and defined sides. (A conflict of Good vs Evil)
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