#tribalism
6 episodes
#4594: How One Weird Idea Becomes a Whole Cult
From mountain batteries to a comet with a spaceship behind it — how one narrow belief organizes entire lives.
#1383: Why Modern Life Is Making Us More Religious
Sociologists predicted the death of God, but the data tells a different story. Discover why global faith is actually on the rise.
#1298: The Wikipedia Wars: Who Controls the Digital Truth?
Is Wikipedia still a neutral gold standard, or has it become a battlefield for ideologues? We dive into the systemic collapse of digital truth.
#1150: Digital Chains: The Evolving Psychology of Modern Cults
From desert communes to Discord servers, explore how modern high-demand groups use sophisticated psychological tools to exert coercive control.
#860: The Global Rise of Strongman Rule
Explore why the world is retreating toward authoritarianism despite an era of decentralized technology and global connectivity.
#750: The Ancient Roots of Us vs. Them
Explore the ancient roots of human prejudice, from Sumerian steles to the digital echo chambers of the modern "global village."