Context with Brad Harris
Notes On Tribalism
Apr 26, 2021
The podcast explores George Orwell's 'Notes on Nationalism', discussing the impact of tribalism on democracy, the pathology of tribalism including obsession and indifference to reality, the influence of tribalism in media and intellectual circles, and the complexity of tribalism and the moral compass.
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- Tribalism is a fundamental human instinct that leads to the classification of individuals, prioritizing group interests over others, and reliance on emotional attachments rather than rationality.
- Tribalism undermines liberal democracy, fosters social division, and is amplified by social media algorithms and biased media, eroding trust in authoritative sources.
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The Pathology of Tribalism
The podcast discusses George Orwell's essay 'Notes on Nationalism,' exploring the concept of tribalism as a fundamental human instinct and its negative impact on society. Tribalism is characterized by the habit of classifying individuals and groups, assuming superiority and inferiority, and prioritizing the interests of one's own tribe over others. Tribalists are power-hungry and rely on emotional attachments to their group, rather than rationality or evidence, to justify their beliefs. The podcast also highlights how tribalism leads to an obsession with one's own group, instability in loyalty, and a disregard for objective reality.
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