Cooperation, not conquest, will save democracy from the tribal abyss

Cooperation, not conquest, will save democracy from the tribal abyss

The myth of the rugged individual — the lone wolf conquering the frontier through sheer grit — has long been at the heart of America’s story, carved into our novels, movies and TV shows. But the truth, as history teaches, is that no one can thrive alone. We are social creatures, and survival ultimately depends on cooperation. Time and again, cooperation has been the lifeblood of our greatest achievements. From the alliances that built our highwa…