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A cultural superego can be conceptualized, having parallels with the individual superego, in terms of derivation, ideals and prohibitions, and coincidence of precepts. Speaking of both the cultural and individual superego, the prohibitive demands evolve into aids of the ego in adapting to social reality. As an instance, Kleiner cites the Greeks' fear of Hybris (arrogance or excessive pride) out of
which the ideal of moderation evolved. There are conditions under which the commands of the superego are undermined or put aside. The ego may be powerless to control instinctual demands. Issues of self-preservation are likely to take precedence for the ego over moral commands. Change of reality can lead to undoing of ideals. Rebellion against the superego often appears in connection with issues of justice and/or equality, expecially where they are equated. Suffering the unpunished aggressions of others may activate the ego into rebellion against the superego.