
How the Logic of Cults Is Taking Over Modern Life
Plain English with Derek Thompson
The Shift from Fandom to Cult-like Membership
This chapter delves into the shift from casual fandom to cult-like allegiance, characterized by a strong opposition to outsiders. It examines the role of costly signaling and how modern political dynamics encourage negative identities rather than cohesive, positive ones.
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