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Religion is the second of the 3 great social control mechanisms that have governed the development of human society. It was preceded by the standing army and usurped by economic theory.

Cwil1545 2 July 2
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Social control mechanisms, like forms of media, are never usurped they are simply absorbed in to the ever widening web of hierarchical dominion.

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Economic theory is nearly as diverse as religion. As with the plethora of religions, there are nearly as many economic theories as there are economists, and I see no evidence of these theories usurping anything.

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These are the social control mechanisms that exist in the phase of social integration. Their importance revolves around the control of the majority by the minority.

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thats pretty myopic. you might try reading yuval harari's "Sapiens".

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