Italy's enthusiasm for Starlink challenges the core of European unity in space initiatives.

Tribalism? Nationalism? Exceptionalism? Choose one or any combination of the three.

Individuals often desire to feel unique, believing their decisions and situations are one-of-a-kind. The concept of "independence" within nations, cultures, and identities fuels these separatist ideals. While society encourages us to "celebrate diversity," the reality is that diversity can create division. We can recognize and respect differences, but truly celebrating them requires individuals to invest energy into endorsing ideas or values that they might not care for or even oppose.

In general, groups tend to struggle to coexist with other groups that are significantly different from them. While individuals may find common ground, the same cannot be said for groups. The overarching tribal identity often takes precedence.

It is inherent to human nature that we are social beings with tribal instincts. What may be effective for a relatively small community often fails to resonate with larger populations, even when we manage to come together against a shared danger. Yet, we frequently find ourselves divided by what we interpret as a threat.

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