What is the point of a secret society?

[GeorgieGuy]

Hi Atticus..
We humans have evolved successfully through a process of cooperation in groups. We're social animals who cope best with things through interaction with others. The persistence of secret societies and other tribal-like systems provides us with a way of affiliating with those who share traits with us. We gain an increased ability to define ourselves through in-group solidarity which includes excluding the "other." All manner of organizations.. [sports teams, fraternities, sororities, clubs, religions, interest groups, etc.] represent ways we can gain a sense of belonging and personal identity. Even social media reflect this felt need to affiliate with others. Regards.