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We think we are wolves, living by the logic of the pack. In truth we are sheep, living by the logic of the flock. Human beings have both modes. We are close r
by stcredzero 8y ago
We think we are wolves, living by the logic of the pack.
In truth we are sheep, living by the logic of the flock.
Human beings have both modes. We are close relatives to chimpanzees, who will go together in a group with the specific goal of exterminating the next group. Human societies have a communal mode and a feudal mode. One is more egalitarian and communal. (But also hierarchical.) The other is more hierarchical. (But also communal.)
- posterboy 8y agoThat is a generalization of one instance (chimpanse war) and absolutely not usual, perhaps it is not unusual either, but who knows. Just curious what your comment is based on.
- stcredzero 8y agoThat is a generalization of one instance (chimpanse war) and absolutely not usual, perhaps it is not unusual either, but who knows. They very regularly patrol the borders of their territory. If they find an interloper, it's not so unusual for them to kill it. Just curious what your comment is based on. The dual nature of Japanese society (feudal/communal) is commented on in the West. However, there's nothing there which isn't also present in western societies. It's just easier for westerners to see it in a different culture.