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"I see people being horrible to confused newcomers, instead of steering them in the right direction." Side thought - this happens in many communities as an ind
by larrys 13y ago
"I see people being horrible to confused newcomers, instead of steering them in the right direction."
Side thought - this happens in many communities as an indoctrination ritual (people laughing making fun of the newbie). So I'm wonder what the basis of it is (rooted in survival or human nature?) because there must be one.
- MartinCron 13y agoIt's common to make inclusion into the tribe a difficult or expensive thing to do, so that you can more easily differentiate outsiders who may be a drain on your tribe's finite resources. If you're curious about questions like this, Pinker's "How the Mind Works" is a very reasonable and readable take on evolutionary psychology.
- larrys 13y ago"friction" in other words a barrier to entry to get filter those seeking the low hanging fruit. Thanks for the book suggestion I've been looking for something along those lines..
- theorique 13y agoAlso see: fraternity hazing, boot camp, making the newest person at work your bitch and having him/her get the coffee and shine your shoes.