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.
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.
It's a vexing challenge to find a solution. History shows us that it collapses and reappears again and again.
Agreed! Human nature seems unchanging while technology moves too fast to allow for timely readjustment of norms and institutions.
You have a real talent, Scott.
Whenever I can use wrestling metaphors, I will. Thank you, my friend!