Tribalism: A Regression or Innovation?

Tribalism: A Regression or Innovation?

Tribalism is coming back — that part isn't really up for debate. As the old global order breaks down, people are going to form tribes again. The only real question is whether we build them on purpose, or wait until we're forced to. In this episode I take on the six biggest objections I get to retribalizing and building parallel institutions: that it's regressive, anti-modern, an echo chamber, a cult, a way of abandoning the world, or just feudalism waiting to happen. I take each one seriously — where the critics are right, and where I think they're missing something. This is part 2 of my parallel institutions series, and a roadmap for anyone who feels the pull to build something real with aligned people before the wave hits. Ready to start? Retribalize.ai [http://Retribalize.ai] is our free app to meet aligned people and start building your team in real life. And I just opened the Retribalize Academy [https://retribalize.org/landing/retribalize-academy/join] for our founding members — workshops, team matchmaking, and access to our invite-only residencies. Peace,Kristian This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retribalize.substack.com/subscribe [https://retribalize.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The 10 Failure Modes of Tribe Building

This episode is about the most common mistakes and ideologies that ruin tribe building. Most communities fail or get stunted somewhere on this list. LINKS App: Retribalize.ai [https://retribalize.ai] The Retribalize Academy [https://retribalize.org/landing/retribalize-academy/join] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retribalize.substack.com/subscribe [https://retribalize.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Building Parallel Systems

In this episode, I break down the five ways societies have transformed throughout history — exit, reaction, reform, revolution, and withdrawal — and why each one fails on its own. Then I make the case for a sixth path: building parallel institutions. One foot in, one foot out. Not fleeing to the woods, not burning anything down — just quietly building a better way of life in plain view and letting people draw their own conclusions. From a 17-year-old Benedict walking out of Rome to the men's academy I started with five guys (now 100+ members and residencies running), this is a roadmap for retribalizing in the best sense of the word — and a picture of where it leads: self-governing towns, residency universities, real craft, real community. A city on a hill. In this episode: Why every modern avenue to political change is a dead end The five historical paths societies take to transform — and the failure mode of each The story of Benedict and what monasticism teaches about building things that last Why "one foot in, one foot out" is the strongest political position today The six-step process for forming a parallel institution A concrete vision of the self-governing town and residency university we're building Why this approach beats exit, reaction, reform, and revolution all at once Links: Retribalize.ai [http://Retribalize.ai] — free matchmaking app to find your most aligned people Retribalize Academy [https://retribalize.org/landing/retribalize-academy/join]— meet the founders building this and attend a residency This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retribalize.substack.com/subscribe [https://retribalize.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

How to Revive Rural America: The Residency Model

Right now I’m staying on an 8,000-acre ranch in Arizona. A billionaire owns it, and he’s letting me and 17 entrepreneurs live here for two months — for free. Last week, a woman in Italy offered me her villa for the same reason. Landowners around the world are reaching out because they all have they all have the same problem. A lack of young people and young families. Rural America is dying, rural Italy is dying, and small towns all over the developed world are hollowing out as young people leave for cities and farms get sold off to Monsanto. Money alone can’t solve this — even a billionaire has trouble getting new families to settle the desert... In this video I walk through how we’re actually doing something about it: the residency model, why remote workers (not farmers) are the ones who’ll revive rural America, and how to turn an empty ranch or aging farm into the seed of a new town. If you own land or want to be a community leader, come join the Retribalize Academy. [https://retribalize.org/retribalize-academy] There I run calls every week, and we are connecting people with residencies. Let’s go build new towns. Kristian This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retribalize.substack.com/subscribe [https://retribalize.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Why Every New Civilization Starts in a 5 Bedroom House

Imagine a house in your city right now. Full of people who share your values, your mission, your vision for life. The rent is basically what you’re paying now. But dinners are cooked. There’s a gym. There’s a morning routine. There’s a team. You would live there in a heartbeat. That house doesn’t exist yet. And the people who build them are going to win big. In this video, I’ll show you how to build it, and why these will be the seeds of a civilizational change. We currently are running a 12 person residency in Arizona. We just booked a 9 bedroom chateau in France for summer, and the tribe keep growing. If you want to join us or build something similar, come join us the Retribalize Academy. [https://retribalize.org/retribalize-academy] Kristian This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retribalize.substack.com/subscribe [https://retribalize.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]