The Digital Examen

Examining Tribalism and Digital Discipleship with Patrick Miller

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Jan 31, 2024
Pastor and cultural commentator Patrick Miller discusses the challenges and opportunities of discipleship in the digital age. They cover topics such as tribalism, the impact of social media on our perception, and navigating the tensions of the internet. They also explore the use of parish podcasts in building online communities and embracing God's sovereignty in the chaos of the internet.
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INSIGHT

Tribalism and Exhaustion

  • Tribalism offers a comforting narrative of reality, simplifying the world and reducing mental strain.
  • However, it leads to exhaustion as we constantly feel on the outskirts of conversations, misunderstood, and excluded.
INSIGHT

The Illusion of Tribal Ease

  • Tribalism initially seems relaxing as the tribe does the thinking, framing reality for members.
  • However, it eventually becomes exhausting, leaving individuals feeling unfulfilled and disconnected.
ANECDOTE

Tribal Knowledge vs. Punditry

  • We rely on tribal knowledge for specialized skills like plumbing, trusting experts within specific domains.
  • However, offloading thinking on complex issues to media pundits can be misleading, especially given our tribalistic tendencies.
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