Reclaiming Tribalism (with Michael Morris)
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The Power of Tradition and Ancestry
This chapter examines the role of tradition and ritual in societies, focusing on the 'ancestor instinct' that enables the transmission of knowledge through generations. It addresses the psychological and cultural implications of retaining traditions as a means of fostering identity and social cohesion while contrasting them with modern trends that often seek to discard the past.
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