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Why Everyone Wants the Same Things
As Amanda Montell describes in her book Cultish, “Though the stakes and consequences of respective affiliations differ considerably, the methods used to assert power—to create community and solidarity, to establish an ‘us’ and a ‘them,’ to align collective values, to justify questionable behavior, to instill ideology and inspire fear—are uncannily,
... See moreEmily Lynn Paulson • Hey, Hun
One of the core needs of humans is a sense of belonging. For centuries, religion, our tribes, our communities, our families have given us that sense, but modern culture, catalyzed by the internet, has broken down a lot of these connective tissues. And so we look desperately for other places for belonging, places where we can participate in some... See more
Sarah Tavel • The Era of Participatory Social
All kinds of research points to the idea that humans are social and spiritual by design. Our behavior is driven by a desire for belonging and purpose. We’re “cultish” by nature.
Amanda Montell • Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism
one of the deepest human desires is to belong. And this ancient preference exerts a powerful influence on our modern behavior.
James Clear • Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
chasing the feeling of acceptance, telos and community without that feeling corresponding to any materially beneficial group telos. The phenomenology of social reward and the material benefits of social cohesion are becoming increasingly decoupled.