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Robin Dunbar: Circles of Friendship

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

CHAPTER

The Seven Pillars of Friendship

The seven pillars of friendship are sharing the same hobbies and interests, having a similar world view. The more of those dimensions you shared with a person, the stronger the friendship was. And it turned out that the more willing you were to be altruistic, to help your friends when they're in trouble.

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