Studying human dynamics (WAS: The need for conversation?)

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Correct, we act with hostility against the " other. " Within our

groups, we practice tolerance (to a point) and are more forgiving.

 

We also tend to attack that which we believe we can defeat and submit

to that which we believe can defeat/destroy/hurt us.

 

Do you mind if I share your post with my group, Digna-Petamus? I'd

like to share it because we've been discussing conflict there

recently --- both in the abstract term and in terms of actual (albeit

minor) on-list conflict.

 

- Anna

Digna-Petamus/

 

, RachelAnn1@a... wrote:

>

>

> Competition is between groups, with those you consider to

be " other " . You

> don't strike out seriously against those you consider to be in your

group, and

> when there is a threat, the group tends to coalesce closer together

to protect

> itself against that threat.