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Mark Siwik's avatar

Very helpful essay. The insights of Madison and Hamilton match the research of Harvey Whitehouse, the British anthropologist who wrote "Inheritance, The Evolutionary Origins of the Modern World." (2024). According to Whitehouse, the innate traits of conformism, religiosity, and tribalism never go away. Instead, they reappear over and over again as we continue to assess what it takes to build durable networks of cooperation.

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Scott English's avatar

It's a vexing challenge to find a solution. History shows us that it collapses and reappears again and again.

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Mark Siwik's avatar

Agreed! Human nature seems unchanging while technology moves too fast to allow for timely readjustment of norms and institutions.

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Bryan McGrath's avatar

You have a real talent, Scott.

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Scott English's avatar

Whenever I can use wrestling metaphors, I will. Thank you, my friend!

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