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Wayfinding Part 7: In-Grouping and Out-Grouping
In part 7 of this series, we look at the potentially dangerous effects of in-grouping and out-grouping, with a new theory of why this tendency might have formed.
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17 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2016
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Hugh Howey
142Ìýbooks56.9kÌýfollowersI'm the author of WOOL, a top 5 science fiction book on Amazon. I also wrote the Molly Fyde saga, a tale of a teenager from the 25th century who is repeatedly told that girls can't do certain things -- and then does them anyway.
A theme in my books is the celebration of overcoming odds and of not allowing the cruelty of the universe to change who you are in the process. Most of them are classified as science fiction, since they often take place in the future, but if you love great stories and memorable characters, you'll dig what you find here. I promise.
A theme in my books is the celebration of overcoming odds and of not allowing the cruelty of the universe to change who you are in the process. Most of them are classified as science fiction, since they often take place in the future, but if you love great stories and memorable characters, you'll dig what you find here. I promise.
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August 10, 2022
This short Kindle book is the last in Howey's Wayfinding series. It is the shortest book in the series as he left out his usual personal sailing adventure story.
In this installment, Howey talks about groups, why we form them and what they are good (and bad) for. Like his previous subjects, he goes back to the beginnings of humanity to explain why this behavior developed in humans. One thing I though was interesting was his comparing and contrasting two different types of societies - one in which everyone lives in an expanding group with common goals and ideals with another one in which small groups of individuals develop conflicting ideals and break off in to splinter groups within a society. Which society will be more successful?
I thought the message in this book was interesting, and especially timely as us folks in the U S of A are really splintered at the time being and it sure doesn't feel like the different views are contributing to a stronger nation.
Good stuff but I missed the adventure story time. It would be nice if he collected this series in to a single print volume.
In this installment, Howey talks about groups, why we form them and what they are good (and bad) for. Like his previous subjects, he goes back to the beginnings of humanity to explain why this behavior developed in humans. One thing I though was interesting was his comparing and contrasting two different types of societies - one in which everyone lives in an expanding group with common goals and ideals with another one in which small groups of individuals develop conflicting ideals and break off in to splinter groups within a society. Which society will be more successful?
I thought the message in this book was interesting, and especially timely as us folks in the U S of A are really splintered at the time being and it sure doesn't feel like the different views are contributing to a stronger nation.
Good stuff but I missed the adventure story time. It would be nice if he collected this series in to a single print volume.
May 11, 2018
I was left confused with this one. I think Hugh Howey may have something with this series but it could use more editing. And I missed the travel stories this time.
December 27, 2019
Hugh Howey's Wayfinding series isn't his highest seller, which in my opinion is a loss to every reader who enjoys this author. It is in this series that you get to know the author on a deeper level. Hugh shares his innermost thoughts of his introspective journey as he sails around the world. I recommend that you read the entire series.
We often look at what Hugh shares online and think it's all fun and games. The Wayfinding series, shares the reality of sailing and the daily struggles one goes through physically and emotionally. It is in his journey around the world, that Hugh gives you access to his fears, insecurities and struggles. He is known for showing the world who he is, Wayfinding takes that concept and expands introspectively.
Some of his philosophies may challenge you to think about your own. Whether you agree with him or not, isn't what's important. It's all about embracing the journey that he invites you to participate in.
Wayfinding Part 1: Rats and Rafts
Wayfinding Part 2: Hell and Heaven
Wayfinding Part 3: Hot & Cold
Wayfinding Part 4: Old World & New
Wayfinding Part 5: Consciousness and Subconsciousness
Wayfinding Part 6: Highs and Lows
Wayfinding Part 7: In-Grouping and Out-Grouping
Wayfinding - Food and Fitness
Thank you Hugh for letting us be a part of your travels around the world. Your willingness to share personal insight and struggles in your Wayfinding journey helps to give hope in overcoming the storms of life, when the waves comes crashing down around you.
While I enjoyed reading this series, I would thoroughly enjoy having this series undergo a rewrite with retrospective thoughts as you conclude your travels.
We often look at what Hugh shares online and think it's all fun and games. The Wayfinding series, shares the reality of sailing and the daily struggles one goes through physically and emotionally. It is in his journey around the world, that Hugh gives you access to his fears, insecurities and struggles. He is known for showing the world who he is, Wayfinding takes that concept and expands introspectively.
Some of his philosophies may challenge you to think about your own. Whether you agree with him or not, isn't what's important. It's all about embracing the journey that he invites you to participate in.
Wayfinding Part 1: Rats and Rafts
Wayfinding Part 2: Hell and Heaven
Wayfinding Part 3: Hot & Cold
Wayfinding Part 4: Old World & New
Wayfinding Part 5: Consciousness and Subconsciousness
Wayfinding Part 6: Highs and Lows
Wayfinding Part 7: In-Grouping and Out-Grouping
Wayfinding - Food and Fitness
Thank you Hugh for letting us be a part of your travels around the world. Your willingness to share personal insight and struggles in your Wayfinding journey helps to give hope in overcoming the storms of life, when the waves comes crashing down around you.
While I enjoyed reading this series, I would thoroughly enjoy having this series undergo a rewrite with retrospective thoughts as you conclude your travels.
July 9, 2016
Hugh's latest entry in the Wayfinding series is about ingrouping and outgrouping. It's very topical, but also timeless. All of us have experienced being shunned and even being the shunner, in this entry Hugh explains why it might be that we feel compelled to exclude people from ourselves, even when the differences (and perhaps especially) are quite small, by viewing the behavior through an evolutionary lens.
I will note that this is the first entry to not include an anecdote about Hugh's travels, and because of this is a bit shorter. It's still a great read and worth the buck to read it.
I will note that this is the first entry to not include an anecdote about Hugh's travels, and because of this is a bit shorter. It's still a great read and worth the buck to read it.
July 14, 2016
Something feels missing
I like where this was headed. A little too open ended compared to previous installments, I felt. Would have loved the addition of sailing story as in previous, also.
I like where this was headed. A little too open ended compared to previous installments, I felt. Would have loved the addition of sailing story as in previous, also.
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