Distinction: common vs. collective identity.
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Replying to @mr_scientism
A collective identity is part of a call for collective action. "Strength national identity and expel the foreigners."
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Replying to @mr_scientism
A common identity is an identity common to a group of people ("Christian", "Buddhist"), which implies no capacity for collective action.
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Replying to @mr_scientism
A common identity may imply greater ease of exchange and collaboration between members of that group (versus outsiders)...
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Replying to @mr_scientism
...but carries no implication that they can act as a group.
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Replying to @mr_scientism
@mr_scientism thinking about similar things - I like this distinction between organizations and institutions https://evolution-institute.org/blog/institutions-are-software-organizations-are-meatware/ …3 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing Although note that the first thing any group does is name itself so everyone can refer to it as an agent.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @mr_scientism
@mr_scientism naming enemies is popular too for the same reason1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing Naming them, then assimilating their actions to models of effective agency. Everything they do part of a larger plan.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
@mr_scientism reminds me ofpic.twitter.com/V1XPjJ3QAI
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Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing That cartoon is so flattering, I was sure it had to be drawn by someone sympathetic to the cause!0 replies 0 retweets 1 likeThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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