Concept
Coalitional Myths as Recruitment Technology
Historical myths serve as culturally evolved tools for recruiting and stabilizing coalitions, aligning identity with institutional aims.
Details
- Coordinated narratives lower defection risk and raise participation in public goods.
- Interface with trait ecology: narratives can widen or narrow trust radius.
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A draft entry preserved from civilization.study. Evidence grade: medium. 1 of 1 listed sources are fully documented; the rest are names only. Method and sources
Notes
- Pair with Radius of Trust when assessing cohesion strategies.