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George Carlin accurately diagnosing the core reason our species is failing in less than 2 minutes (interview) (youtu.be)
submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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This was in 1992. I like how George's example, that we only help one another after a flood, no longer even applies in the US, as you have people arguing some people from some places shouldn't be helped even after a natural disaster.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Eh. His interpretation of human nature is incorrect.

Humans are tribal, just like our Chimp relatives. We form very close bonds with family and tribe.

However, there is a ton of competition within the tribe for social status. And massive competition with other tribes, even if in the humans case, trade is possible. Trade enables individuals and tribes as a whole to compete more effectively.

Cooperation is only inherent with direct family. Outside of that, it's a means of competition.

That is human and ape behavior.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Not sure why you're being down voted, as I find it an interesting point to make, even if I agree with George's conclusion that the balance between competition and cooperation within our species is way out of wack.