Tribalism Overwhelms Reason Because It Keeps Us Safe

Tribalism Overwhelms Reason Because It Keeps Us Safe

Many have noted that we are getting more tribal. But few have recognized how our instinctive need for belonging to a tribe stems from the most basic instinct of all: survival.

The root of human misery: Tribalism, exclusivity, and failure of compassionate leadership - Twentytwo13

Across the globe, humanity is plagued by immense suffering. Some of it is natural, caused by disasters such as floods and earthquakes. But a far greater portion of this misery is self-inflicted, the result of human actions, desires, and divisions. These divisions are often driven by sentiments such as “I was here first”, “I am the majority”, or the belief that one must protect their interests at the expense of others. Greed, jealousy, and posses…