Adaptive Behaviors
Sebastian Junger discusses how our adaptive behaviors, developed in an environment of scarcity, can be problematic in a modern society of abundance. He explores the evolutionary roots of compulsive acquiring and consuming behaviors and emphasizes the importance of overriding these instincts for our own well-being and meaningful connections with others.In this clip
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Sebastian Junger on Tribe
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