Social environment

... particularly better than some other critter, just better suited to its environment. Among other things, I posit that if we were able to run experiments ... that religion in general is an evolutionary adaptation that led to social cohesiveness and that it has some mental health benefits. The idea ...

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I agree, any turtle (and any animal in general) will be more happy in a more natural environment suited for it. I think you would be making the right decision. Good luck.

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... species on the planet. All of our glorious technology and advanced social structure, with our governments, laws, and so-called morals, all of ... And yet what do we do with this wondrous superiority? We destroy the environment and we kill each other. Do you call that civilized? Pond scum ...

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... basic need? The reason lies in the requirements made by our ancient environment. We lived in small groups on the African savannah. Where women ... is always someone closely behind and above you. And even though our social circle isn’t bigger than it used to be, it has become much more homogeneous. ...

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... behavior has a “genetic cause”. Although part of developing complex social behaviors (such as altruism) is no doubt also influenced by environment i.e. learning and socialization. It may very well be that “selfishness” (which ...

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