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EP 235 Robin Hanson on Beware Cultural Drift

The Jim Rutt Show

CHAPTER

Cults, Cultural Evolution, and Governance Challenges

The chapter delves into the complexities of starting new cults to drive cultural change, examining historical precedents and the role of exclusivity in group survival. It explores supporting multiple cults for enhanced success and discusses the risks of splinter groups forming from diverse ideologies like libertarians and suburbanites. The conversation expands to the difficulties faced by democracies in limiting cultural change, promoting cultural diversity, and integrating new cultures into societies amidst global economic pressures.

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