On the problem 02Everyone has a community.Everyone has a community.Almost nobody has a cult.Almost nobody has a cult.
Attention is rented.Attention is rented.Belief is owned.Belief is owned.Without culture, members leave when the incentives stop.Without culture, members leave when the incentives stop.Believers stay.Believers stay.
On method 04The mechanicsof belief.01MythGive them a story to repeat.02LanguageGive them words of their own.03SymbolsGive belief a form.04RitualMake belonging repeat.05StatusMake contribution matter.06MissionGive them something to do.