RE: Sam’s Hangout #121 - “TRIBE OR NATION?”

Do you think tribalism has become much more prevalent in our society in recent times than many people are willing to admit? If yes, what personal experiences or stories makes you think so, and how can society begin to reduce these biases?

Answer
Yes, tribalism has become much more prevalent in our society today. Unlike the past where tribalism was mostly focus on geographical region, it had now being embedded into politics, and social media platforms. People in political power seem to favor people from their region the most, and rivalry among tribes occur in social platforms, where people no longer fight in favor of logical reasons but to uphold their tradition.

Even algorithm on social platforms seems to bring contents to individuals from their region. Place of origin in exams and application now becomes a criteria for employment. I had once being denied employment because I was not from the southwest and I know of a female friend who clearly told me she can't marry me because I was not from her tribe.

To reduce these biases, people need to learn empathy, see a nation instead of an individual from certain region. And learn to honor integrity and honesty than people