Human Tribalism

The cluster centers on discussions of tribalism as an inherent human trait, explaining behaviors like us vs. them mentalities in politics, society, and group dynamics.

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Sample Comments

duxup May 23, 2019 View on HN

Humans are prone tribalism, that's a human trait. I feel like your comments here effectively prove that.

scns Nov 15, 2021 View on HN

I'd guess it is tribalism at work. Different opinion -> Not my tribe.

rantwasp Jan 1, 2021 View on HN

People are about tribalism. We’re wired to work this way :(

You're just describing tribalism.

timschmidt Jan 24, 2024 View on HN

People can be quite tribal. Especially the ones who haven't taken the time to learn what the other tribe is up to and why.

shw1n Apr 4, 2025 View on HN

the idea's that we're so tribal these days (maybe it's always been like this) that it's largely impossiblebut here's how we can change that, etc

wmf May 28, 2025 View on HN

I suspect it's tribalism with layers of rationalizations on top.

ams6110 Nov 7, 2017 View on HN

It's our tribal nature. We like to be part of a group, and have enemies that are not part of our group.

tomjen3 Feb 15, 2016 View on HN

It is almost like humans are tribal and will defend their own tribe and attack other tribes.

Hnrobert42 Sep 6, 2020 View on HN

I think this is a natural, human tendency. Us vs. them. Tribalism. That sort of thing.