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	There are a number of [[authors]] and [[Podcast\|podcasters]] that collectively fall under the category of "[https://www.tuj.ac.jp/icas/events/2023/0711/rise-secular-gurus-age-conspiracy-theories secular gurus]." This term was coined by the excellent [[podcast]] [https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/ Decoding the Gurus] and refers to a phenomenon that has largely [[evolved]] from the world of [[podcast]] and YouTube content creators, so most of the conversation on this topic takes place in those spaces. The [https://www.reddit.com/r/DecodingTheGurus/top/?t=all Decoding the Gurus subreddit] is full of discussions about these creators and their [[philosophies]] that are incredibly influential in the modern [[culture]], especially in the [[manosphere]]. [[Jordan Peterson]] is the quintessential example, but Elon Musk, Russell Brand, and many others are available to choose from.		There are a number of [[authors]] and [[Podcast\|podcasters]] that collectively fall under the category of "[https://www.tuj.ac.jp/icas/events/2023/0711/rise-secular-gurus-age-conspiracy-theories secular gurus]." This term was coined by the excellent [[podcast]] [https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/ Decoding the Gurus] and refers to a phenomenon that has largely [[evolved]] from the world of [[podcast]] and YouTube content creators, so most of the conversation on this topic takes place in those spaces. The [https://www.reddit.com/r/DecodingTheGurus/top/?t=all Decoding the Gurus subreddit] is full of discussions about these creators and their [[philosophies]] that are incredibly influential in the modern [[culture]], especially in the [[manosphere]]. [[Jordan Peterson]] is the quintessential example, but Elon Musk, Russell Brand, and many others are available to choose from.

			=== Come On Hypocrite, This is the Most Secular Guru Shit Ever ===
	Secular Gurus are usually former new [[atheists]] who have shifted to a focus on explorations of [[meaning]]. This may sound familiar to readers of this [[wiki]]. The important distinction is that "secular gurus" have a strong tendency towards intolerant, alt-right [[ideology]], [[conspiracy theories]], and [[grift]]. One of their most common attributes is a focus on the [[out-group]] and [[hierarchical]] divisions of [[society]], which is their core divergence with the [[inclusive]], [[universalist]] [[philosophy]] of [[metaculture]].		Secular Gurus are usually former new [[atheists]] who have shifted to a focus on explorations of [[meaning]]. This may sound familiar to readers of this [[wiki]]. The important distinction is that "secular gurus" have a strong tendency towards intolerant, alt-right [[ideology]], [[conspiracy theories]], and [[grift]]. One of their most common attributes is a focus on the [[out-group]] and [[hierarchical]] divisions of [[society]], which is their core divergence with the [[inclusive]], [[universalist]] [[philosophy]] of [[metaculture]].

			The [[Dogma]] page describes the [[self-correcting]] approach taken that allows the strong advocacy of [[Morality\|moral convictions]] and [[metaphysical]] [[beliefs]] while avoiding rigid or [[hierarchical]] thinking.

	While this [[wiki]] strongly advocates the search for [[meaning]] in a secular context, it does so without embracing [[authoritarian]] [[ideology]], [[contrarianism]], [[Out-group\|out-groups]], [[religious]] regression to [[wikipedia:Orthodoxy\|orthodoxy]], or paid "[[Education\|universities]]" with crappy, [[Misinforming\|misinformed]] content you can get better versions of for free.		While this [[wiki]] strongly advocates the search for [[meaning]] in a secular context, it does so without embracing [[authoritarian]] [[ideology]], [[contrarianism]], [[Out-group\|out-groups]], [[religious]] regression to [[wikipedia:Orthodoxy\|orthodoxy]], or paid "[[Education\|universities]]" with crappy, [[Misinforming\|misinformed]] content you can get better versions of for free.

	This [[wiki]] attempts to avoid citing any of these secular gurus, even though many of their stated goals and methods seem to align with [[metaculture]]. This can be taken as evidence that [[metaculture]] represents a [[cultural attractor]]. Learn about it, but do so from those without ulterior motives.		This [[wiki]] attempts to avoid citing any of these secular gurus, even though many of their stated goals and methods seem to align with [[metaculture]]. This can be taken as evidence that [[metaculture]] represents a [[cultural attractor]]. Learn about it, but do so from those without [[Grift\|ulterior motives]].

	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmxfYn4tc6k\|\|center\|The rise of secular gurus in an age of conspiracy theories\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmxfYn4tc6k\|\|center\|The rise of secular gurus in an age of conspiracy theories\|frame}}

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	[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784756-the-wonder-paradox The Wonder Paradox by Jennifer Michael Hecht] uses [[poetry]] as the basis for creating a connection to [[spirituality]] and [[ritual]] without referring to [[scripture]] with [[supernatural]] implications. She describes a perspective she calls "Poetic Realism" that helps us connect to our sense of [[wonder]], [[community]], and [[tradition]] with [[creative]], [[beautiful]], and [[Inspiration\|inspirational]] [[language]].		[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784756-the-wonder-paradox The Wonder Paradox by Jennifer Michael Hecht] uses [[poetry]] as the basis for creating a connection to [[spirituality]] and [[ritual]] without referring to [[scripture]] with [[supernatural]] implications. She describes a perspective she calls "Poetic Realism" that helps us connect to our sense of [[wonder]], [[community]], and [[tradition]] with [[creative]], [[beautiful]], and [[Inspiration\|inspirational]] [[language]].

			[[The Wonder Paradox Study Guide]]

	[https://open.spotify.com/episode/6OyknRBso04YZM8RLOkf8e Poetry as Religion - Jennifer Michael Hecht on The Gray Area]		[https://open.spotify.com/episode/6OyknRBso04YZM8RLOkf8e Poetry as Religion - Jennifer Michael Hecht on The Gray Area]

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Incomplete Moral Foundations

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	[[Loyalty]] is [[Society\|society's]] [[loyalty]] to its citizens, ensuring they will never suffer from extreme poverty or lack of [[healthcare]]. People need to know that someone has their back, and in a modern [[society]] only [[government]] can create a [[social safety net]] that can truly have everyone's back. While this is a position that most humanists would support, it is not usually framed within the context of loyalty. The focus on [[critical thinking]] can undermine the sense of loyalty, since it is often perceived as supporting [[in-group]] bias over [[evidence]]. [[Loyalty]] to the [[truth]] is also a thing, and [[metaculture]] emphasizes that as well. [[Family\|Familial]] and [[community]] loyalty has been degraded by modernity, and should be restored.		[[Loyalty]] is [[Society\|society's]] [[loyalty]] to its citizens, ensuring they will never suffer from extreme poverty or lack of [[healthcare]]. People need to know that someone has their back, and in a modern [[society]] only [[government]] can create a [[social safety net]] that can truly have everyone's back. While this is a position that most humanists would support, it is not usually framed within the context of loyalty. The focus on [[critical thinking]] can undermine the sense of loyalty, since it is often perceived as supporting [[in-group]] bias over [[evidence]]. [[Loyalty]] to the [[truth]] is also a thing, and [[metaculture]] emphasizes that as well. [[Family\|Familial]] and [[community]] loyalty has been degraded by modernity, and should be restored.

	[[Sanctity]] is the sense of the [[sacred]], which humanism specifically rejects. This is the biggest thing you miss out on when you lose [[religion]] but don't create a substitute for the [[god concept]]. You can promote the virtue of [[love]], but it's not the same as having a [[Theory of everything\|metanarrative that weaves love into the fabric of the universe]]. This is a key ingredient to [[Religions\|religion's]] secret sauce. Using [[rituals]] to focus attention and appreciation on things that have [[emotional]] significance for us is another aspect of sanctity that humanism fails to address.		[[Sanctity]] is the sense of the [[sacred]], which humanism specifically rejects. This is the biggest thing you miss out on when you lose [[religion]] but don't create a substitute for the [[god concept]]. You can promote the virtue of [[love]], but it's not the same as having a [[Theory of everything\|metanarrative that weaves love into the fabric of the universe]]. This is a key ingredient to [[Religions\|religion's]] secret sauce. Using [[rituals]] to focus [[attention]] and appreciation on things that have [[emotional]] significance for us is another aspect of sanctity that humanism fails to address.

	By incorporating all six moral foundations into its foundational [[philosophy]], [[metaculture]] creates a more complete [[ethical]] system that leverages more of our built-in [[motivations]] and preferences in its rhetoric than humanism.		By incorporating all six moral foundations into its foundational [[philosophy]], [[metaculture]] creates a more complete [[ethical]] system that leverages more of our built-in [[motivations]] and preferences in its rhetoric than humanism.

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	[[metaculture]] addresses [[authority]] via [[trust]] in [[institutions]], [[Balance of power\|processes]], and [[incentives]] over individuals. It also attempts to provide an authoritative resource, the [[wiki]], that can be used as a [[trusted]] guide for multiple generations the way that [[scripture]] has served in the past. Many people want to be told the answers from a position of [[authority]], but humanism's exclusive focus on critical inquiry prevents them from doing so.		[[metaculture]] addresses [[authority]] via [[trust]] in [[institutions]], [[Balance of power\|processes]], and [[incentives]] over individuals. It also attempts to provide an authoritative resource, the [[wiki]], that can be used as a [[trusted]] guide for multiple generations the way that [[scripture]] has served in the past. Many people want to be told the answers from a position of [[authority]], but humanism's exclusive focus on critical inquiry prevents them from doing so.

	[[Loyalty]] is [[Society\|society's]] [[loyalty]] to its citizens, ensuring they will never suffer from extreme poverty or lack of [[healthcare]]. People need to know that someone has their back, and in a modern [[society]] only [[government]] can create a [[social safety net]] that can truly have everyone's back. While this is a position that most humanists would support, it is not usually framed within the context of loyalty. The focus on [[critical thinking]] can undermine the sense of loyalty, since it is often perceived as supporting [[in-group]] bias over [[evidence]]. [[Loyalty]] to the [[truth]] is also a thing, and [[metaculture]] emphasizes that as well.		[[Loyalty]] is [[Society\|society's]] [[loyalty]] to its citizens, ensuring they will never suffer from extreme poverty or lack of [[healthcare]]. People need to know that someone has their back, and in a modern [[society]] only [[government]] can create a [[social safety net]] that can truly have everyone's back. While this is a position that most humanists would support, it is not usually framed within the context of loyalty. The focus on [[critical thinking]] can undermine the sense of loyalty, since it is often perceived as supporting [[in-group]] bias over [[evidence]]. [[Loyalty]] to the [[truth]] is also a thing, and [[metaculture]] emphasizes that as well. [[Family\|Familial]] and [[community]] loyalty has been degraded by modernity, and should be restored.

	[[Sanctity]] is the sense of the [[sacred]], which humanism specifically rejects. This is the biggest thing you miss out on when you lose [[religion]] but don't create a substitute for the [[god concept]]. You can promote the virtue of [[love]], but it's not the same as having a [[Theory of everything\|metanarrative that weaves love into the fabric of the universe]]. This is a key ingredient to [[Religions\|religion's]] secret sauce. Using [[rituals]] to focus attention and appreciation on things that have [[emotional]] significance for us is another aspect of sanctity that humanism fails to address.		[[Sanctity]] is the sense of the [[sacred]], which humanism specifically rejects. This is the biggest thing you miss out on when you lose [[religion]] but don't create a substitute for the [[god concept]]. You can promote the virtue of [[love]], but it's not the same as having a [[Theory of everything\|metanarrative that weaves love into the fabric of the universe]]. This is a key ingredient to [[Religions\|religion's]] secret sauce. Using [[rituals]] to focus attention and appreciation on things that have [[emotional]] significance for us is another aspect of sanctity that humanism fails to address.

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Incomplete Moral Foundations

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	[[wikipedia:Moral_foundations_theory\|Moral foundations]] provides a framework for understanding all of our [[moral]] instincts, or the things we have natural [[moral]] reactions to. As [[wikipedia:Jonathan_Haidt\|Haidt]] points out in his book, [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11324722-the-righteous-mind The Righteous Mind], [[progressive]] [[philosophies]] like humanism tend to neglect three of the six foundations--[[authority]], [[loyalty]], and [[sanctity]].		[[wikipedia:Moral_foundations_theory\|Moral foundations]] provides a framework for understanding all of our [[moral]] instincts, or the things we have natural [[moral]] reactions to. As [[wikipedia:Jonathan_Haidt\|Haidt]] points out in his book, [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11324722-the-righteous-mind The Righteous Mind], [[progressive]] [[philosophies]] like humanism tend to neglect three of the six foundations--[[authority]], [[loyalty]], and [[sanctity]].

	[[metaculture]] addresses authority via [[trust]] in [[institutions]], [[Balance of power\|processes]], and [[incentives]] over individuals. It also attempts to provide an authoritative resource, the [[wiki]], that can be used as a [[trusted]] guide for multiple generations the way that [[scripture]] has served in the past. Many people want to be told the answers from a position of authority, but humanism's exclusive focus on critical inquiry prevents them from doing so.		[[metaculture]] addresses [[authority]] via [[trust]] in [[institutions]], [[Balance of power\|processes]], and [[incentives]] over individuals. It also attempts to provide an authoritative resource, the [[wiki]], that can be used as a [[trusted]] guide for multiple generations the way that [[scripture]] has served in the past. Many people want to be told the answers from a position of [[authority]], but humanism's exclusive focus on critical inquiry prevents them from doing so.

	[[Loyalty]] is [[Society\|society's]] [[loyalty]] to its citizens, ensuring they will never suffer from extreme poverty or lack of [[healthcare]]. People need to know that someone has their back, and in a modern [[society]] only [[government]] can create a [[social safety net]] that can truly have everyone's back. While this is a position that most humanists would support, it is not usually framed within the context of loyalty. The focus on [[critical thinking]] can undermine the sense of loyalty, since it is often perceived as supporting [[in-group]] bias over [[evidence]]. [[Loyalty]] to the [[truth]] is also a thing, and [[metaculture]] emphasizes that as well.		[[Loyalty]] is [[Society\|society's]] [[loyalty]] to its citizens, ensuring they will never suffer from extreme poverty or lack of [[healthcare]]. People need to know that someone has their back, and in a modern [[society]] only [[government]] can create a [[social safety net]] that can truly have everyone's back. While this is a position that most humanists would support, it is not usually framed within the context of loyalty. The focus on [[critical thinking]] can undermine the sense of loyalty, since it is often perceived as supporting [[in-group]] bias over [[evidence]]. [[Loyalty]] to the [[truth]] is also a thing, and [[metaculture]] emphasizes that as well.

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	=== Incomplete Moral Foundations ===		=== Incomplete Moral Foundations ===
	[[wikipedia:Moral_foundations_theory\|Moral foundations]] provides a framework for understanding all of our [[moral]] instincts, or the things we have natural [[moral]] reactions to. As [[wikipedia:Jonathan_Haidt\|Haidt]] points out in his book, [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11324722-the-righteous-mind The Righteous Mind], [[progressive]] [[philosophies]] like humanism tend to neglect three of the six foundations--authority, loyalty, and sanctity.		[[wikipedia:Moral_foundations_theory\|Moral foundations]] provides a framework for understanding all of our [[moral]] instincts, or the things we have natural [[moral]] reactions to. As [[wikipedia:Jonathan_Haidt\|Haidt]] points out in his book, [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11324722-the-righteous-mind The Righteous Mind], [[progressive]] [[philosophies]] like humanism tend to neglect three of the six foundations--[[authority]], [[loyalty]], and [[sanctity]].

	[[metaculture]] addresses authority via [[trust]] in [[institutions]], [[Balance of power\|processes]], and [[incentives]] over individuals. It also attempts to provide an authoritative resource, the [[wiki]], that can be used as a [[trusted]] guide for multiple generations the way that [[scripture]] has served in the past. Many people want to be told the answers from a position of authority, but humanism's exclusive focus on critical inquiry prevents them from doing so.		[[metaculture]] addresses authority via [[trust]] in [[institutions]], [[Balance of power\|processes]], and [[incentives]] over individuals. It also attempts to provide an authoritative resource, the [[wiki]], that can be used as a [[trusted]] guide for multiple generations the way that [[scripture]] has served in the past. Many people want to be told the answers from a position of authority, but humanism's exclusive focus on critical inquiry prevents them from doing so.

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Faith Healing

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	=== Faith Healing ===		=== Faith Healing ===
	The [[Placebo effect\|healing of psychosomatic illness]] through a combination of [[beliefs]] and [[rituals]] is a major part of every [[religion]]. Humanism does not address this basic human need. Many [[atheists]] assume that psychosomatic illness is a by-product of [[supernatural]] [[beliefs]], and that their [[rationality]] will inoculate them. The Internet has definitively proven this false, with [[wikipedia:Subliminal_stimuli\|subliminal]] [[Pharmaceuticals\|pharmaceutical]] advertising and the ability to turn any symptom into a terminal illness with [[wikipedia:WebMD\|WebMD]].		The [[Placebo effect\|healing of psychosomatic illness]] through a combination of [[beliefs]] and [[rituals]] is a major part of every [[religion]]. Humanism does not address this basic human need. Many [[atheists]] assume that psychosomatic illness is a by-product of [[supernatural]] [[beliefs]], and that their [[rationality]] will inoculate them. The Internet has definitively proven this false, with [[wikipedia:Subliminal_stimuli\|subliminal]] [[Pharmaceuticals\|pharmaceutical]] advertising and the ability to turn any symptom into a terminal illness with [[wikipedia:WebMD\|WebMD]]. A robust humanist belief system needs to provide a cure. The [[placebo effect]] can be employed honestly and scientifically in order to accomplish this.

	=== Association with Atheism ===		=== Association with Atheism ===

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How is metaculture Different From Humanism?

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	=== It's About Being Happy ===		=== It's About Being Happy ===
	Humanist [[philosophy]] includes a lot about how to live a good and virtuous [[life]] full of [[happiness and well-being]], and [[utilitarian]] [[ethics]] are practiced by most humanists. However, the humanist [[metanarrative]] is more about seeking objective [[truth]] than [[subjective]] [[happiness]], which misses the point when it comes to [[spirituality]]. As a result, humanists are less likely to practice [[rituals]] in their daily [[life]] to intentionally reinforce values or stimulate [[positivity]], since they see them as undermining [[critical thinking]]. The pursuit of objectivity undermines the pursuit of [[happiness]]. Ironically, they could use [[rituals]] to make [[critical thinking]] a [[habit]] and improve their [[Objective\|objectivity]] and [[happiness]] both as a result, but the [[emotional]] association of [[ritual]] with [[religion]] and [[dogma]] prevents them from taking advantage of this powerful [[psychological]] tool.		Humanist [[philosophy]] includes a lot about how to live a good and virtuous [[life]] full of [[happiness and well-being]], and [[utilitarian]] [[ethics]] are practiced by most humanists. However, the humanist [[metanarrative]] is more about seeking objective [[truth]] than [[subjective]] [[happiness]], which misses the point when it comes to [[spirituality]]. As a result, humanists are less likely to practice [[rituals]] in their daily [[life]] to intentionally reinforce values or stimulate [[positivity]], since they see them as undermining [[critical thinking]]. The pursuit of objectivity undermines the pursuit of [[happiness]]. Ironically, they could use [[rituals]] to make [[critical thinking]] a [[habit]] and improve their [[Objective\|objectivity]] and [[happiness]] both as a result, but the [[emotional]] association of [[ritual]] with [[religion]] and [[dogma]] prevents them from taking advantage of this powerful [[psychological]] tool.

			=== Faith Healing ===
			The [[Placebo effect\|healing of psychosomatic illness]] through a combination of [[beliefs]] and [[rituals]] is a major part of every [[religion]]. Humanism does not address this basic human need. Many [[atheists]] assume that psychosomatic illness is a by-product of [[supernatural]] [[beliefs]], and that their [[rationality]] will inoculate them. The Internet has definitively proven this false, with [[wikipedia:Subliminal_stimuli\|subliminal]] [[Pharmaceuticals\|pharmaceutical]] advertising and the ability to turn any symptom into a terminal illness with [[wikipedia:WebMD\|WebMD]].

	=== Association with Atheism ===		=== Association with Atheism ===

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	[[File:Secular-humanism-univeralism-humanity.jpg\|thumb\|Secular humanist symbol]]		[[File:Secular-humanism-univeralism-humanity.jpg\|thumb\|Secular humanist symbol]]
	When used in this [[wiki]], secular refers specifically to anything that is not [[supernatural]] in origins.		When used in this [[wiki]], secular refers specifically to anything that is not [[supernatural]] in origins.<blockquote>''"If you have [[religious]] [[faith]], very good, you can add on secular [[ethics]], then [[religious]] [[belief]], add on it, very good. But even those people who have no interest about [[religion]], okay, it's not [[religion]], but you can train through [[education]]."'' -[[wikipedia:14th_Dalai_Lama\|Dalai Lama]]</blockquote>See [[wikipedia:Secularism\|Secularism]] and [[wikipedia:Secular_humanism\|Secular Humanism]]

	See [[wikipedia:Secularism\|Secularism]] and [[wikipedia:Secular_humanism\|Secular Humanism]]

	== Making the Secular Sacred ==		== Making the Secular Sacred ==

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It's About Being Happy

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	=== It's About Being Happy ===		=== It's About Being Happy ===
	Humanist [[philosophy]] includes a lot about how to live a good and virtuous [[life]] full of [[happiness and well-being]], and [[utilitarian]] [[ethics]] are practiced by most humanists. However, the humanist [[metanarrative]] is more about seeking objective [[truth]] than [[subjective]] [[happiness]], which misses the point when it comes to [[spirituality]]. As a result, humanists are less likely to practice [[rituals]] in their daily [[life]] to intentionally reinforce values or stimulate [[positivity]], since they see them as undermining [[critical thinking]]. The pursuit of objectivity undermines the pursuit of [[happiness]]. Ironically, they could use [[rituals]] to make [[critical thinking]] a [[habit]] and improve their [[Objective\|objectivity]] as a result, but the [[emotional]] association of [[ritual]] with [[religion]] and [[dogma]] prevents them from taking advantage of this powerful [[psychological]] tool.		Humanist [[philosophy]] includes a lot about how to live a good and virtuous [[life]] full of [[happiness and well-being]], and [[utilitarian]] [[ethics]] are practiced by most humanists. However, the humanist [[metanarrative]] is more about seeking objective [[truth]] than [[subjective]] [[happiness]], which misses the point when it comes to [[spirituality]]. As a result, humanists are less likely to practice [[rituals]] in their daily [[life]] to intentionally reinforce values or stimulate [[positivity]], since they see them as undermining [[critical thinking]]. The pursuit of objectivity undermines the pursuit of [[happiness]]. Ironically, they could use [[rituals]] to make [[critical thinking]] a [[habit]] and improve their [[Objective\|objectivity]] and [[happiness]] both as a result, but the [[emotional]] association of [[ritual]] with [[religion]] and [[dogma]] prevents them from taking advantage of this powerful [[psychological]] tool.

	=== Association with Atheism ===		=== Association with Atheism ===

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	[[metaculture]] addresses [[authority]] via [[trust]] in [[institutions]], [[Balance of power\|processes]], and [[incentives]] over individuals. It also attempts to provide an authoritative resource, the [[wiki]], that can be used as a [[trusted]] guide for multiple generations the way that [[scripture]] has served in the past. Many people want to be told the answers from a position of [[authority]], but humanism's exclusive focus on critical inquiry prevents them from doing so.		[[metaculture]] addresses [[authority]] via [[trust]] in [[institutions]], [[Balance of power\|processes]], and [[incentives]] over individuals. It also attempts to provide an authoritative resource, the [[wiki]], that can be used as a [[trusted]] guide for multiple generations the way that [[scripture]] has served in the past. Many people want to be told the answers from a position of [[authority]], but humanism's exclusive focus on critical inquiry prevents them from doing so.

	[[Loyalty]] is [[Society\|society's]] [[loyalty]] to its citizens, ensuring they will never suffer from extreme poverty or lack of [[healthcare]]. People need to know that someone has their back, and in a modern [[society]] only [[government]] can create a [[social safety net]] that can truly have everyone's back. While this is a position that most humanists would support, it is not usually framed within the context of loyalty. The focus on [[critical thinking]] can undermine the sense of loyalty, since it is often perceived as supporting [[in-group]] bias over [[evidence]]. [[Loyalty]] to the [[truth]] is also a thing, and [[metaculture]] emphasizes that as well.		[[Loyalty]] is [[Society\|society's]] [[loyalty]] to its citizens, ensuring they will never suffer from extreme poverty or lack of [[healthcare]]. People need to know that someone has their back, and in a modern [[society]] only [[government]] can create a [[social safety net]] that can truly have everyone's back. While this is a position that most humanists would support, it is not usually framed within the context of loyalty. The focus on [[critical thinking]] can undermine the sense of loyalty, since it is often perceived as supporting [[in-group]] bias over [[evidence]]. [[Loyalty]] to the [[truth]] is also a thing, and [[metaculture]] emphasizes that as well. [[Family\|Familial]] and [[community]] loyalty has been degraded by modernity, and should be restored.

	[[Sanctity]] is the sense of the [[sacred]], which humanism specifically rejects. This is the biggest thing you miss out on when you lose [[religion]] but don't create a substitute for the [[god concept]]. You can promote the virtue of [[love]], but it's not the same as having a [[Theory of everything\|metanarrative that weaves love into the fabric of the universe]]. This is a key ingredient to [[Religions\|religion's]] secret sauce. Using [[rituals]] to focus attention and appreciation on things that have [[emotional]] significance for us is another aspect of sanctity that humanism fails to address.		[[Sanctity]] is the sense of the [[sacred]], which humanism specifically rejects. This is the biggest thing you miss out on when you lose [[religion]] but don't create a substitute for the [[god concept]]. You can promote the virtue of [[love]], but it's not the same as having a [[Theory of everything\|metanarrative that weaves love into the fabric of the universe]]. This is a key ingredient to [[Religions\|religion's]] secret sauce. Using [[rituals]] to focus attention and appreciation on things that have [[emotional]] significance for us is another aspect of sanctity that humanism fails to address.

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	[[wikipedia:Moral_foundations_theory\|Moral foundations]] provides a framework for understanding all of our [[moral]] instincts, or the things we have natural [[moral]] reactions to. As [[wikipedia:Jonathan_Haidt\|Haidt]] points out in his book, [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11324722-the-righteous-mind The Righteous Mind], [[progressive]] [[philosophies]] like humanism tend to neglect three of the six foundations--[[authority]], [[loyalty]], and [[sanctity]].		[[wikipedia:Moral_foundations_theory\|Moral foundations]] provides a framework for understanding all of our [[moral]] instincts, or the things we have natural [[moral]] reactions to. As [[wikipedia:Jonathan_Haidt\|Haidt]] points out in his book, [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11324722-the-righteous-mind The Righteous Mind], [[progressive]] [[philosophies]] like humanism tend to neglect three of the six foundations--[[authority]], [[loyalty]], and [[sanctity]].

	[[metaculture]] addresses authority via [[trust]] in [[institutions]], [[Balance of power\|processes]], and [[incentives]] over individuals. It also attempts to provide an authoritative resource, the [[wiki]], that can be used as a [[trusted]] guide for multiple generations the way that [[scripture]] has served in the past. Many people want to be told the answers from a position of authority, but humanism's exclusive focus on critical inquiry prevents them from doing so.		[[metaculture]] addresses [[authority]] via [[trust]] in [[institutions]], [[Balance of power\|processes]], and [[incentives]] over individuals. It also attempts to provide an authoritative resource, the [[wiki]], that can be used as a [[trusted]] guide for multiple generations the way that [[scripture]] has served in the past. Many people want to be told the answers from a position of [[authority]], but humanism's exclusive focus on critical inquiry prevents them from doing so.

	[[Loyalty]] is [[Society\|society's]] [[loyalty]] to its citizens, ensuring they will never suffer from extreme poverty or lack of [[healthcare]]. People need to know that someone has their back, and in a modern [[society]] only [[government]] can create a [[social safety net]] that can truly have everyone's back. While this is a position that most humanists would support, it is not usually framed within the context of loyalty. The focus on [[critical thinking]] can undermine the sense of loyalty, since it is often perceived as supporting [[in-group]] bias over [[evidence]]. [[Loyalty]] to the [[truth]] is also a thing, and [[metaculture]] emphasizes that as well.		[[Loyalty]] is [[Society\|society's]] [[loyalty]] to its citizens, ensuring they will never suffer from extreme poverty or lack of [[healthcare]]. People need to know that someone has their back, and in a modern [[society]] only [[government]] can create a [[social safety net]] that can truly have everyone's back. While this is a position that most humanists would support, it is not usually framed within the context of loyalty. The focus on [[critical thinking]] can undermine the sense of loyalty, since it is often perceived as supporting [[in-group]] bias over [[evidence]]. [[Loyalty]] to the [[truth]] is also a thing, and [[metaculture]] emphasizes that as well.