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Political Psychology Links, 2/5/2026

In My Tribe • 303 implied HN points • 05 Feb 26
🎭️ Culture Tribalism
  1. Social media makes beliefs highly visible and punishes disagreement at scale, turning large networks of strangers into a kind of global tribe and accelerating political radicalization; factors like widespread smartphone use and falling marriage rates appear linked to these shifts.
  2. Outrage-driven media can boost short-term engagement but erodes trust and often leads people to avoid news or disengage, so sensationalism doesn’t reliably build sustainable audience support like subscriptions do.
  3. Strong clan or kin-based loyalties and our evolved social instincts clash with modern, large-scale societies: tight local enforcement undermines impersonal law and institutions, and people’s intuitions and the information environment leave them poorly equipped to understand complex, abstract systems.

What is the victim-oppressor mindset and how did it conquer the academy?

After Babel • 2081 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🚌 Education Tribalism
  1. The oppressor/victim mindset divides people into two categories and justifies resistance from victim groups against oppressor groups.
  2. Teaching intersectionality may unintentionally activate ancient tribal tendencies, leading to an us-versus-them mentality on college campuses.
  3. Some current theoretical approaches in universities may hyper-activate tribal instincts, even if not intended by professors, fostering division instead of inclusion.

The Flags We Wave and Won’t Wave

Pen>Sword • 738 implied HN points • 03 Aug 22
🌍 World Politics Tribalism
  1. Americans can show swift support for global issues like Ukraine, despite not having a direct stake in the conflict.
  2. Principles and values define societies more than race, religion, or political labels.
  3. There is a need to move beyond divisive ideologies and focus on shared ideals to foster unity and solidarity.

The Fine Art of Tribalism

Castalia • 79 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Tribalism
  1. People are naturally social and form communities or tribes. This tribalism is a basic part of who we are as humans.
  2. Liberalism tries to move beyond tribal identities by promoting universal rights and values. However, tribal identities continue to influence people's lives.
  3. In today's world, neoliberalism often prioritizes profit over community, making it important for individuals to create their own tribes based on shared values and interests.

Cathy reads books: Tribalism is Dumb

Sex and the State • 10 implied HN points • 25 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Tribalism
  1. The book 'Tribalism Is Dumb' talks about how political divisions can be harmful and suggests that understanding this could make the world better.
  2. It highlights that there are growing differences between groups in society, particularly between men and women and how they're viewed politically.
  3. The author feels that caring for and about boys and men is often unfairly labeled as a conservative idea, which could lead to negative impacts on all genders.
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