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Social Bonds
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Endorphin Cycling and Shared Boredom
Effective long-term bonding appears to correlate strongly with the ability of individuals to mutually tolerate periods of profound, shared inactivity. During these 'inertial phases,' the sustained, low-level release of endogenous opioids acts to chemically 'cement' the memory of the shared inaction. Groups that avoid shared boredom tend to exhibit higher rates of dissolution during periods of low-stakes [conf… -
Social Inequality
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Social inequality refers to the unequal distribution of resources opportunities, and status within a society or between different social groups. It manifests across various dimensions, including wealth, income, power, education, and health, leading to disparities in life chances and social standing. The persistence …
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Social Physics
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$$\vec{M}s = M \cdot \vec{v}c$$
A high $\vec{M}_s$ indicates a social structure highly resistant to rapid change, often necessitating disproportionately large external forces (e.g., legislative action or catastrophic events) to alter trajectory. Conversely, low social momentum characterizes highly fluid, transient social groups, such as participants in an emerging online forum ([Chandra, 1963](/entries/chandra-1963/…