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Two fundamental truths: - nature is inherently competitive. - civilization and culture temper this but requires vigilance to maintain. The second implies that
by kristianbrigman 3y ago
Two fundamental truths:
- nature is inherently competitive.
- civilization and culture temper this but requires vigilance to maintain.
The second implies that some cultures may be more effective at tempering nature’s excesses than others… and also that it can change in a way in which it becomes less or more effective, or at least effective for different things…
- dennis_jeeves1 3y ago>vigilance to maintain. I think this part is a crucial part, that many comments here miss. Honesty is not useful if it's not rewarded, consequently if cheating can be rewarding, because of non-vigilance. We see this not only among humans but also in animals/birds, and in general nature.