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Life Is a Game. Here's How to Play It.
The Next Big Idea
Status Drives Beliefs, Not Truth
Political polarity leads to confusion as individuals struggle to comprehend the motivations behind differing beliefs. Understanding the emergence of passionate subcultures, such as anti-vaccine groups, reveals that status games significantly influence belief systems. Individuals prioritize community acceptance and social status over objective truths, illustrating that the human brain values conformity within a social context over factual accuracy. Religious beliefs serve as a primary example of this dynamic, where adherence to specific doctrines can grant individuals status within their communities.
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