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The fear surrounding Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) in the 1980s—often called the “Satanic Panic”—was a cultural phenomenon rooted more in moral anxiety than in reality. During this time, many parents, religious groups, and media outlets became convinced that fantasy role-playing games like D&D could lead young people toward violence, suicide,…
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