Using the patriot example, I would think being slightly insane has to do with the fact that the person is taking patriotism too far. They have become slightly insane (if we describe being insane as confusion), they have in fact, been confused by their outgoing patriotism towards their country, and will do what is necessary.
No one knows the true extent of the brain and how it functions, and I hope we never do. For my imagination has shown me many dire consequences of fully understanding the brain.
Alcar...
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