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People believe what they want to believe.

Political tribalism is the new religious outlet, since the old religions are failing their purpose. It’s in-group/out-group ego feeding behavior. The psychology of the faithful doesn’t change, since the underlying issue isn’t being addressed; the expression of it changes.

Similar to how addiction psychology doesn't go away unless dealt with, addiction psychology just changes how it’s expressed.



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