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Really fascinating, I love the implication that domestication is tied to juvenile characteristics (getting along in a group means acting more like a kid than an
by sdwr 3y ago
Really fascinating, I love the implication that domestication is tied to juvenile characteristics (getting along in a group means acting more like a kid than an adult protecting your territory / breeding rights).
> "Are we domesticated in the sense of dogs? No. But I am comfortable saying that the first thing that has to happen to get a human from an apelike ancestor is a substantial increase in tolerance toward one another."
- Natsu 3y agoIt also seems to have something to do with adrenaline, making them less fearful. It's really interesting research.
- Zenzero 3y agoThat is backwards. The cortisol measurement approximates the level of stress and fear. It does not cause it.
- Dalewyn 3y agoI recall reading many years ago how humans are fundamentally juvenile even when we reach adulthood, given our propensity to socialize and more importantly play.
- dllthomas 3y agoRight, because we no longer have access to the tree-of-life virus.