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Imagined orders bind societies together from "summary" of Unstoppable Us by Yuval Noah Harari
One of the most intriguing aspects of human societies is the power of imagined orders. These are the shared beliefs and norms that shape our collective behavior, despite being intangible and abstract. From religions to nations to money, imagined orders bind us together and provide a sense of cohesion and belonging. These imagined orders are not based on objective reality, but rather on shared myths and narratives that we collectively believe in. For example, the value of money is not inherent in the physical paper or metal it is printed on, but in the collective agreement that it holds value and can be exchanged for goods and services. This abilit...
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