The ancient human instinct for tribalism, initially a tool for cooperative survival, has been twisted into a modern social weapon amplified by instant media. We analyze how the evolutionary drive for in-group safety feeds destructive political polarization, transforming communal bonding into fierce "us vs. them" conflicts. This dynamic allows manipulative leaders to exploit fear, hoard resources, and use identity—including religion—as a relentless social cudgel in the ongoing culture war.<br /><br />News Source:<br /><br />🔗 https://oklahomavoice.com/briefs/oklahoma-supreme-court-tosses-bible-lawsuit-after-education-leader-declines-to-enforce-mandate/<br />🔗 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/donald-trump-university-of-oklahoma-kevin-stitt-oklahoma-society-b2877720.html<br /><br />The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.50.3 featuring Scott Dickie, Sophia Spina, Jamie the Blind Limey<br /><br />Tribalism: Your Brain's Worst Enemy 🧠<br />The Psychology of In-Group Hate 😡<br />Why We Need the 'Other' to Hate 🎯<br />When Religion Becomes a Tribe 🤝<br />The Evolutionary Flaw Killing Society 📉<br />How Social Media Weaponizes Division 📱<br />The Science of Groupthink Genocide 🤯<br />From Village to Vicious Online Feud 💻<br />Conservatism's Toxic Tribal Instincts 🚩<br />Stop Using God as a Cudgel 🔨<br />Why Your Brain Can't Handle the World 🗺️<br />The Primal Urge Driving US Politics 🗳️<br />How Tribalism Destroys Democracy 🏛️<br />The Truth About Human Cooperation 🧑‍🤝‍🧑<br />Us Vs. Them: The Culture War Blueprint ⚔️<br />The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.50.3 featuring Scott Dickie, Sophia Spina, Jamie the Blind Limey<br /><br />News source: https://oklahomavoice.com/briefs/oklahoma-supreme-court-tosses-bible-lawsuit-after-education-leader-declines-to-enforce-mandate/<br /><br />News source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/donald-trump-university-of-oklahoma-kevin-stitt-oklahoma-society-b2877720.html<br /><br />News source: https://oklahomavoice.com/briefs/oklahoma-supreme-court-tosses-bible-lawsuit-after-education-leader-declines-to-enforce-mandate/<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support</a>.

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The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.50.3 featuring Scott Dickie, Sophia Spina, Jamie the Blind Limey

DEC 20, 202531 MIN
The Non-Prophets

The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.50.3 featuring Scott Dickie, Sophia Spina, Jamie the Blind Limey

DEC 20, 202531 MIN

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The ancient human instinct for tribalism, initially a tool for cooperative survival, has been twisted into a modern social weapon amplified by instant media. We analyze how the evolutionary drive for in-group safety feeds destructive political polarization, transforming communal bonding into fierce "us vs. them" conflicts. This dynamic allows manipulative leaders to exploit fear, hoard resources, and use identity—including religion—as a relentless social cudgel in the ongoing culture war.<br /><br />News Source:<br /><br />🔗 https://oklahomavoice.com/briefs/oklahoma-supreme-court-tosses-bible-lawsuit-after-education-leader-declines-to-enforce-mandate/<br />🔗 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/donald-trump-university-of-oklahoma-kevin-stitt-oklahoma-society-b2877720.html<br /><br />The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.50.3 featuring Scott Dickie, Sophia Spina, Jamie the Blind Limey<br /><br />Tribalism: Your Brain's Worst Enemy 🧠<br />The Psychology of In-Group Hate 😡<br />Why We Need the 'Other' to Hate 🎯<br />When Religion Becomes a Tribe 🤝<br />The Evolutionary Flaw Killing Society 📉<br />How Social Media Weaponizes Division 📱<br />The Science of Groupthink Genocide 🤯<br />From Village to Vicious Online Feud 💻<br />Conservatism's Toxic Tribal Instincts 🚩<br />Stop Using God as a Cudgel 🔨<br />Why Your Brain Can't Handle the World 🗺️<br />The Primal Urge Driving US Politics 🗳️<br />How Tribalism Destroys Democracy 🏛️<br />The Truth About Human Cooperation 🧑‍🤝‍🧑<br />Us Vs. Them: The Culture War Blueprint ⚔️<br />The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.50.3 featuring Scott Dickie, Sophia Spina, Jamie the Blind Limey<br /><br />News source: https://oklahomavoice.com/briefs/oklahoma-supreme-court-tosses-bible-lawsuit-after-education-leader-declines-to-enforce-mandate/<br /><br />News source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/donald-trump-university-of-oklahoma-kevin-stitt-oklahoma-society-b2877720.html<br /><br />News source: https://oklahomavoice.com/briefs/oklahoma-supreme-court-tosses-bible-lawsuit-after-education-leader-declines-to-enforce-mandate/<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support</a>.