The best way to react in a culture war is tit for Tat
It releases pent up angst
Defines the consequences
Doesn't escalate
Eventually both sides realize that an eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind and begins to seek compromise.
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It does t happen, people just get more and more pissed off.
Go for the neck or not at all.
It is happening
This is an awesome simulation here of why that is: https://ncase.me/trust/
I listened to a podcast years ago about this simulation and it stuck with me, but I couldn't find it.
Thank you for finding it!
This is the game-theoretically optimal strategy. Start off honest, retaliate proportionately, be quick to forgive.
