Killing the criticizer, then, is part of our evolutionary past; listening in response to criticism is part of… — Warren Farrell

Why did virtually every culture reward its men for enduring violence? So it would have a cadre of people available to protect it in war.

The function of gossip is to create an “in group” bond by creating an “out group” enemy.

If our binoculars search for our partner’s best intent, it will usually be found.