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The Ideology Is Not The Movement

Scott Alexander examines tribalism, arguing that ideologies often serve as 'rallying flags' for tribes rather than defining their core identity.

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Apr 4, 2016 7,647 words 0 likes 687 comments Listen · 47 min Read Read Opened Opened
libertarianism (29) social movements (6) institutional analysis (5) Catholic Church (5) memetics (4) Chesterton's Fence (4) group identity (3) organizational design (2) cult dynamics (2)

A Paradox of Ecclesiology

Scott Alexander examines ecclesiology in non-religious movements, using the Catholic Church as a model of organizational success, and questions why other causes don't adopt similar structures.

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Jul 14, 2014 2,942 words 0 likes 258 comments Read Read Opened Opened
rationalist community (47) religion (45) nerd culture (6) Jonathan Haidt (4) group identity (3) micronations (3) patriotism (2)

Nerds Can Be Bees, Too

Scott Alexander explores the concept of the 'hive switch' in nerds, realizing that they can experience group unity when they find the right in-group.

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May 19, 2014 1,784 words 0 likes 533 comments Read Read Opened Opened
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