That was an interesting read, thanks for sharing. This part really stuck out to me:
"The idea that some people are simply bullies by nature might be difficult to accept in cultures with deep commitments to liberal values and personal freedoms, but we shouldn’t shy away from the deep implications it has for our society. If it is true, it suggests that we should heed the example set by our prehistoric ancestors and deal with them by working collectively to restrain them rather than blaming society for their existence and attempting to treat them as if they were the same as everyone else."
Like nature vs. nurture, some are predisposed toward that mindset I think. As well as psychopathic behavior.
Something else I wondered about while reading that was, how did the invention of guns play into the equation? Did they lead to less violence, or more?
I could go on because this is a fascinating topic but I'll stop there. Thanks for sharing!
That was an interesting read, thanks for sharing. This part really stuck out to me:
"The idea that some people are simply bullies by nature might be difficult to accept in cultures with deep commitments to liberal values and personal freedoms, but we shouldn’t shy away from the deep implications it has for our society. If it is true, it suggests that we should heed the example set by our prehistoric ancestors and deal with them by working collectively to restrain them rather than blaming society for their existence and attempting to treat them as if they were the same as everyone else."
Like nature vs. nurture, some are predisposed toward that mindset I think. As well as psychopathic behavior.
Something else I wondered about while reading that was, how did the invention of guns play into the equation? Did they lead to less violence, or more?
I could go on because this is a fascinating topic but I'll stop there. Thanks for sharing!