#796 - Rob Kurzban - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Human Morality
Modern Wisdom
The Dynamics of Social Signaling in Protests
This chapter explores the motivations behind campus protests, focusing on social signaling and community allegiance rather than genuine policy advocacy. The speakers examine the complexities of identity, the concept of 'shibboleth', and the phenomenon of costly signaling, discussing how participation often reflects deeper psychological and societal dynamics. Additionally, they analyze the implications of masked identities among protestors, weighing individual and collective costs in the context of activism.
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