#045 “Our fears imagine our enemies. Most of the time our enemies are not our enemies, and we create ill will when oftentimes there's goodwill.” Today, on one of our most quotable episodes, we explore the dark side of community. Things get scary as we discuss cults, tribalism, and division. Dr. McMillan, a national leader in the theory of sense of community, gives us the tools we can use in our personal relationships, communities, and society at large to heal division and find ways to work together. We start with the experience of living in a commune and dive deep into the science to learn about mirror neurons and digital communities from a clinical perspective. We also talk about celebrating differences, valuing opposition, and the dangers of shutting down debate. Dr. McMillan describes himself as grumpy, but we have a lot of fun in this episode. Have you accidentally started a cult? Listen in to find out! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx045.

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