A society that forces its members to publicly endorse beliefs they do not hold is in a precarious state, as it leads to widespread discontent and potential upheaval.

The decline of religion has led to a radical subjectivity in society, where personal outcomes are often viewed as solely determined by individual actions, neglecting the role of a higher moral order.

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 downside of this creativity is that individuals can become overwhelmed and lose their sense of self, getting too wrapped up in groupthink or collective movements.

Pure libertarians struggle to survive because they cannot coordinate effectively in a society that requires cooperation and shared rules. Culture exists to solve fundamental coordination problems, and when these systems break down too quickly without replacements, societal breakdown occurs.

Many people pursue societal norms driven by resentment, believing that winning at these norms will justify their feelings and validate their existence.

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.

The Christian metagame emphasizes voluntary self-sacrifice, contrasting with the pagan world's focus on power and hedonism, suggesting a radical shift in values that aligns with human maturation.

Insecure individuals often overcompensate for their insecurities, which can lead to success in a capitalist society, despite insecurity being viewed negatively in modern culture.