I think ppl have over-generalized the word "cult" from the traditional definition to just any niche group with high esprit de corps- imo this is bad because the narrower definition is the type we should worry about. https://x.com/tardoraptor/status/1697448115899601030
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Reply · Dec 13, 2023@the_wilderless ooo it would be good to get deeper into "cult-patterned stuff", because I agree- there's a difference between common use of "cult" vs…Reply · Mar 6, 2025@HPCDisrespecter i'm confused what you mean by casual cults, i thought the nature of a cult was to demand costly signals & high commitment?Reply · Aug 26, 2026@jd_pressman If by cult you mean a group of devoted friends who share an unshakeable bond, wear matching outfits on Wednesday, obsess over the same…Reply · Nov 19, 2023@egshels "cult" implies turning over agency or judgement to the cult - that's specifically what e/acc ppl criticize wrt EA and what we don't want from…