Show notes
Key Quotes:
- "God, give me wisdom and tact." - A call for introspection and humility before engaging in challenging discussions.
- "Remember whose tribe you're in. You're in the Jesus tribe." - Highlighting the larger community we belong to, beyond our immediate affiliations.
- "Humility is power under control." - An exploration of the real essence of strength when channeled with grace and humility.
- "Go out with someone in the community who disagrees with you... and just learn their story." - An encouragement to foster genuine conversations and bridge gaps.
- "Give my allegiance to the lamb, not the donkey, not the elephant." - A powerful reminder to prioritize faith and spiritual values over political biases.
Links:
- "The Social Dilemma" - a documentary on Netflix: Netflix Official Site
- "Us Vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism" by Ian Bremmer: Amazon Link
- Tristan Harris: His Profile on Center for Humane Technology
- Professor Ian Bremmer: Official Profile
- Professor Ibram X. Kendi: Official Site
- Patrick Miller: Official Site
- Henri Tajfel regarding the Minimal Group Paradigm: Wikipedia Link
Extra Resources
Tribalism in Social Media:
Social Media Algorithms and Addiction:
- TED Talk: How algorithms shape our world
Oxytocin and Relationships:
- Research Article: The role of oxytocin in human affect: A novel hypothesis
Psychological Effects of Tribalism:
Consequences of Online Debates in Real Life:
- Research Article: The Spiral of Silence
The Eagles and the Ratlers Study:
- Research Overview: Robbers Cave Experiment
Andre Tashval's Study on Minimal Group Paradigm:
- Article: The Minimal Group Paradigm
Christian Perspective on Tribalism:
Truth Over Tribes Concept:
- Book: "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion" by Jonathan Haidt.
The Tension Podcast by Tim Sweetman:
- Podcast Homepage: The Tension Podcast
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