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Reclaiming Tribalism (with Michael Morris)

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The Dynamics of Social Imitation and Cultural Belonging

This chapter explores the origins and significance of social imitation, focusing on three core instincts: imitating peers, emulating heroes, and perpetuating traditions. It highlights how these instincts foster social organization and belonging, with a particular emphasis on the peer instinct's influence on individual choices in uncertain contexts.

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