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stopdiggin

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19. thank you

Reply to ancianita (Reply #14)

Thu Nov 24, 2022, 11:58 AM

Nov 2022

Yes, a valuable explanation for our 'human wiring.' But, as you point out, there have also always been competing (and countervailing) forces within us as well. The human species would not have advanced nearly so far if they had only the headman' or strongman as model and driving force.
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I really dig this great explanation. ancianita Nov 2022 #14

This is another great explanation. calimary Nov 2022 #16

ty ancianita Nov 2022 #17

thank you stopdiggin Nov 2022 #19

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