@KevinSimler re: the piraha, they have a very positivist epistemology, but interact with spirits and even trade names with them
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Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@KevinSimler I think animism is inherent & ineradicable in our psyches - just have to look for it (computers have spirits and intention)1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing yes, this I believe too. But I want to separate that from worship/costly signaling/social cohesion. Is that dangerous?2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @KevinSimler
@KevinSimler I think the costly signaling stuff is built on a cognitive framework of the tendency to see intention and minds everywhere2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing You might be right, but I don't see the connection b/t the two. Can certainly do costly signals w/o positing spirits.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @KevinSimler
@sarahdoingthing What line do you draw from "seeing intentions and minds everywhere" to costly signaling group-loyalty behaviors?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @KevinSimler
@KevinSimler maybe nothing more than building on a pre-existing framework - the best connection is your "absent node" thing1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@KevinSimler these entities just end up being sweet Schelling points/targets for costly signaling1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing I see. Like it makes more sense to direct costly worship at something with a mind, rather than, say, a mindless rock?2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @KevinSimler
@KevinSimler lady liberty being led away in chains to be raped vs. a boring flag? plus a common thing is to inhabit gods via costume & ...1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
@KevinSimler ceremonial mental inductions - once you have *been* the god it's silly to talk of belief. not sure euro farmers did this but ?
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Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing OHHHH. That's it. These last two tweets answered my question :).2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @KevinSimler
@sarahdoingthing Related: rocks and flags aren't agents, can't be woven into stories.0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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