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Berger saw an ongoing construction of new realities and "religions" as result of modernity and liberalization, departing from the ''traditional'' roles prescribed by religions. In Berger's words, departure from traditions was causing a "homelessness of the mind".
Berger saw an ongoing construction of new realities and "religions" as result of modernity and liberalization, departing from the ''traditional'' roles prescribed by religions. In Berger's words, departure from traditions was causing a "homelessness of the mind".


Berger also described verbal parental guidance as opaque to children due to the knowledge not being directly socialized.  If one were to take this as a criticism, one would favor socializing traditions rather than teaching them.
Berger also described verbal authority such as parental guidance as opaque due to a lack of participation in socialization.  If one were to take this as true and something to overcome, one would favor letting subordinates participate in rule creation so as to have them fully on board with authority.


From there onward the philosophy became sillier over time, e.g. with Andrew Pickering's article on ''"Constructing Quarks: A Sociological History of Particle Physics"''.
From there onward the philosophy became sillier over time, e.g. with Andrew Pickering's article on ''"Constructing Quarks: A Sociological History of Particle Physics"''.
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