Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Communities of belief vs. communities of chemistry (with Tyler Alterman)
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Sep 25, 2024 Tyler Alterman, a cognitive science researcher and co-founder of FractalU, dives into the importance of community in our lives. He discusses the differences between 'communities of belief' and 'communities of chemistry', shedding light on how trust forms in each. Tyler examines the psychological toll of effective altruism, questioning whether its ideals may promote burnout. He also explores the balance of rationality and emotion in social settings, advocating for authentic connections and the transformative power of stepping outside social norms.
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Communities of Chemistry
- Tyler Alterman values organic communities based on mutual attraction, not explicit values.
- These "communities of chemistry" offer richer connections and endure life transitions better.
Alienation from Belief-Based Communities
- Tyler Alterman recounts feeling alienated from communities built on shared beliefs unless he shares those beliefs.
- He uses his experience in a graphic design club and Christian churches to illustrate this point.
Transitivity of Social Chemistry
- Spencer Greenberg questions the transitivity of social chemistry in communities.
- Shared beliefs create stronger bonds and trust more quickly than chemistry, as seen in effective altruism.
