marginalium noun

the notes one makes in the margins.

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superstition in a godless state

May 30, 2025

source: sinopsis.cz

by Dorian Minors

I did brain science at Cambridge. Now I'm a behaviour science professor. Read my shit.

Superstition In A Godless State. On the rise of superstition in the notoriously anti-superstitious Chinese State. It’s hard not to see parallels in our own countries:

Young Chinese are not naturally more superstitious. But they are trapped in an unstable system, and with no clear future, they are buying ready-made ones. These crystals and tarot cards aren’t ancient traditions—they’re quick-fix stories built from what’s left in the marketplace. Meanwhile, sellers and platforms continue testing how much people are willing to pay to ease their fears.

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