# A Cyclic Theory Of Subcultures

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## Metadata
- Author: [[Scott Alexander]]
- Full Title: A Cyclic Theory Of Subcultures
- Category: #articles
- URL: https://astralcodexten.substack.com/p/a-cyclic-theory-of-subcultures

## Highlights
- **All subcultures are, in a sense, status Ponzi schemes.
    - Tags: [[status]]