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A comment on Blue Zones, where people reach age 100 at 10 times greater rates. Parent comment

Re:Blue Zones, where people reach age 100 at 10 times greate... by bergenty on Monday July 18, 2022 @06:06PM (#32144607)
It isn’t but we haven’t found another system that works as well yet. The delusion really gives purpose to life. We haven’t found another way to provide a comparable delusion.
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Re:Blue Zones, where people reach age 100 at 10 times greate... by akavi on Monday July 18, 2022 @06:23PM (#32144818)
The delusion is also a "costly signal" that you're committed to the group.
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Re:Blue Zones, where people reach age 100 at 10 times greate... by bergenty on Monday July 18, 2022 @10:27PM (#32146834)
What do you mean by costly?
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