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Derek Thompson discusses how the internet has created cult-like mentalities in pop culture, media, politics, and religion. They explore the evolution of culture, negative partisanship in politics, impacts of communication technologies, housing affordability challenges, and the importance of embracing optimism in addressing modern issues.
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- Fragmentation of culture online leads to cult-like behavior, empowering followers through opposition and identity.
- Modern media landscape fosters distrust and division, emphasizing the importance of balanced consumption and genuine connections.
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The Fragmentation of Culture and Rise of Cult-like Behavior
The internet has led to the fragmentation of culture, with people increasingly segmented into various tribes and camps, resembling cult-like behavior. This shift is attributed to the breakdown of a shared reality, once dominated by media monoculture in the 20th century, which has now given way to a multitude of mini local realities online.
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