Cargo cults themselves have likely been overinterpreted: documented cases are relatively few and historically specific, rather than a widespread or enduring phenomenon. Still, the image is powerful, which is why cargo cult programming works so well as a metaphor. Ritualistically copying code without understanding how it works is extremely common in software development.

Oh, so basically the prosperity gospel for Melanisians.

I first came across Cargo Cults via music. I found this collective voice captivating.

https://youtu.be/f0-oc44DZ0s

Talking about building your world view around technology.