![Cargo Cult
A cargo cult is a type of religious practice that may appear in primitive tribal societies in the wake of interaction with technologically advanced, non-native cultures.
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Notable examples of cargo cult activity include the setting up of mock airstrips, airports, offices, and dining rooms, as well as the fetishization and attempted construction of Western goods, such as radios made of coconuts and straw. The cult members built these items and “facilities” in the belief that the structures would attract cargo intended to be sent to them.](http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp9jf2wDMo1qz4vmto1_500.jpg)
A cargo cult is a type of religious practice that may appear in primitive tribal societies in the wake of interaction with technologically advanced, non-native cultures.
[…]
Notable examples of cargo cult activity include the setting up of mock airstrips, airports, offices, and dining rooms, as well as the fetishization and attempted construction of Western goods, such as radios made of coconuts and straw. The cult members built these items and “facilities” in the belief that the structures would attract cargo intended to be sent to them.
