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>We humans are far nicer to members of our own group than chimps are. Thanks to our ancestors and their ability to plan organized murder. And tear overly dominant males to shreds.

That seems nonsense. If we look at history, most leaders were dominant males. No matter the size of the group, a party, a small tribe, a large tribe or a kingdom.

Also, if we look at animals, dominant males become group leaders. It's just nature.



"Overly" is key word here. Like with guillotines, or defenestration.


or even the "Sword of Damocles"


PLenty of animals where dominant females becomes group leaders.




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