I think there's some truth to the old or foreign element lending extra credibility though. And I'll be the first to say that's not really logically sound, if anything, the older an idea is the more likely it's probably bullshit lol. But nonetheless it still works, even on me!

[–] HeurtisticAlgorithm9 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I think it's more that the older an idea that survived the more credible it is. Also not perfect, but it's why it seems to make sense.

[–] eestileib@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Novelty as a signifier of value is a very new cultural norm by civilizational standards.

[–] Benjaben@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

That's a fair point! And ya know initially I was like "but what about orientalism, and the sorta 'mystic healing guru' nonsense", but then again a bunch of the Eastern spiritual traditions or whatever do go back real far. Plus idk, have to admit we are all kinda suckers for "thrilling ancient (magical?) revelation", lol

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