Understanding the role of religion in society is crucial, as it influences people's beliefs and behaviors, and the lack of genuine belief can result in harmful substitutes.

In a society dominated by liberal atheism, individuals engage in unhealthy status competition, which can lead to a chaotic environment where mimetic desire is out of control, making it difficult to return to previous societal structures.

The potential for a religious revival or increased interest in spirituality may arise as society grapples with the implications of AGI and what gives life meaning.

The suspicion of other causal forces at work manifests in the imaginations of those on the cutting edge of thought, potentially as a consequence of Christianity's victory over paganism, which led to a desacralized worldview.

I've shifted from a purely libertarian viewpoint to recognizing that culture and religion serve as cooperative systems that help maintain trust in society.

In the absence of a real religion, people tend to create fake ones, which can lead to destructive ideologies, as seen in the historical context of communism and fascism.

The rise of wokeness can be seen as a new form of religion, exhibiting characteristics such as patron saints and holy texts, but lacking the concept of redemption.

The transition to monotheistic religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam shifted the focus of religion to a central role in decision-making and personal identity, contrasting with the earlier Roman polytheistic practices.

The decline of mainline Protestantism may have shifted America's intellectual landscape, leading to a more complacent society that avoids ambitious projects like the Manhattan Project.