Why people recommend it
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger is a concise sociological and psychological examination of human community, looking closely at why people often miss the camaraderie of crisis situations and how modern society affects mental health. On The Joe Rogan Experience during episode 1047 featuring Andy Stumpf, released on December 4, 2017, Stumpf discussed the profound impact the book had on his own worldview. Stumpf stated that reading the book changed the way he understood human nature, helping him realize that certain feelings and behaviors are entirely natural aspects of being human. Furthermore, he connected the book's core ideas to the broader conversation he and Rogan were having about the evolutionary reward systems built into animals and humans alike, specifically highlighting the psychological necessity of belonging, shared hardship, and tribal cohesion. The recommendation underscored the text's ability to help veterans and civilians alike process the feelings of isolation prevalent in modern industrialized civilization.
Who recommended it
- Andy Stumpf Recommended
Andy Stumpf — 1 mention
“his book tribe changed the way I understand that I'm like oh this is a natural part of being human and like we were talking about these reward systems that are built into animals”