#604 - Robin Dunbar - The Evolutionary Story Of Human Friendship
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The Evolution of Social Structures
This chapter examines the historical evolution from small groups to complex social systems, focusing on the factors that drove this transition, such as population growth and climate changes post-Ice Age. It discusses how early communities developed social institutions to manage conflicts and promote cooperation amid challenges of resource competition. The chapter also explores the interplay of morality and religion, contrasting tribal beliefs with Axial Age moral frameworks and their impact on individual behavior within larger societies.
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