Book · 1997 · History
Keeping Together in Time
Dance and Drill in Human History
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There's a wonderful book called keeping together in time by William mcneel uh he was either he signed up or he was drafted into World War II train training at a camp in Texas.
Jonathan Haidt · Huberman Lab · Jun 2024 Listen at 1:53:01 Why people recommend it
Keeping Together in Time by William H. McNeill is an exploration of the historical role of dance, drill, and other forms of synchronized physical movement in uniting human communities. Jonathan Haidt recommended William McNeill's book on Huberman Lab in June 2024 while discussing synchrony and human social behavior. During the episode, Haidt reflected on the origins of the text, recalling that the author was either signed up or drafted into World War II and experienced military training at a camp in Texas, which heavily informed his perspective on group cohesion and collective action. Haidt used the work to illustrate broader sociological and psychological principles regarding why people feel compelled to act as unified groups. The speaker valued the text for its deep historical insights into how synchronized movement fosters trust and cooperation among individuals, making it a foundational reference for understanding modern societal interactions, group dynamics, and the psychological impacts of shared physical experiences in various cultural and historical contexts.
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Jonathan Haidt there's a wonderful book called keeping together in time by William mcneel uh he was either he signed up or… 1
“there's a wonderful book called keeping together in time by William mcneel uh he was either he signed up or he was drafted into World War II train training at a camp in Texas”
