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Why We’re Cruel

September 1, 2015September 20, 2015 ~ David Tollen ~ Leave a comment

I recently read a fascinating explanation for human conduct. We’re cruel because we made an unusually fast jump from mid-level predator to top predator, quite recently in evolutionary terms, and we’re still not secure in our position. Continue reading “Why We’re Cruel” →

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