| We are neither a herd animal nor a pack animal, although we possess some of those traits. We evolved as a tribal animal, the qualities of harmony, empathy, sympathy, sharing and cooperation were all in the tribe’s interest, and the survival of the tribe was paramount in order for the individual to survive. Many of the traits that have lead to what we call morality can be seen in our closest relatives, the Chimpanzee and the Bonobo. The problem with tribal morality is that it doesn’t always extend to those we consider to be outside our tribe. |