mindscape podcast ep 164; herbert gintis
Throwing weapons destroyed human physical dominance structures. ranged weapons allow a weaker human to kill a stronger one. cooperative leadership emerged at this point.
Chris Bome reverse hierarchy. choose leaders based on their ability to promote values and fitness if members of the group. this pushes towards language (promises), development of social structures.
cooperation emerges in small hunter gathere societies. not hierarchical. huge benefit for cooperation - payoff because others reward you, vs ostracization.
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