@Conaw is a charismatic leader that has established a sense of dogma, often in opposition to @fortelabs. (Very much a divide btwn "sacred" and "profane").
Moments of "collective effervescence" could fortify and cement beliefs.
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Finally, Thiel-ism.
Whatever one's opinion of him, Thiel has been one of the most consequential, original tech thinkers of the past two decades.
Through his work, he's provided a framework of beliefs.
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But perhaps because of the complexity and slipperiness of his beliefs, they are difficult to spread while maintaining their original nuance.
Today, many who operate under the banner of his ideas may do so primarily as a counter-pose, defined by opposition to the mainstream.
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Beyond that, there's no clear sacred object (Zero to One?) and a fractured community.
If Hereticon, or similar events are staged, this might allow for the creation of a true community, and provide "collective effervescence."
There's much more that hasn't made it into the thread.
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