Power becomes Hereditary Cooperation may be the cornerstone of human evolution. It is a key feature differentiating us from other life forms. Sure, some social insects, fish, birds, and even plants exhibit degrees of cooperation, but we made it the foundation of who we are. Cooperating makes us human; it…
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We Have It All Wrong
Humans will never outsmart nature The Shift Ten thousand years ago, humans experienced a significant shift. Something – some things – happened that drastically altered our evolutionary path. Many believe that a shift toward lootable wealth, generated by increased proficiency in agriculture, storage of surplus, and larger community size, marked…
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Nature is Our Ally
Why cooperation > competition in diverse ecosystems Photo by Hiroko Yoshii on Unsplash How did patriarchy evolve in the social structure of a primarily cooperative species? I began asking myself questions like this after a couple of archaeological experiences in England and Egypt. I realized we must understand — as well as possible…