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It's actually easier (and more intuitive) to explain it in terms of reciprocity. We have an innate understanding of it.
by 1stop 10y ago
It's actually easier (and more intuitive) to explain it in terms of reciprocity. We have an innate understanding of it.
- tremon 10y agoOur innate understanding of reciprocity is severely limited by our social identity though; it's much easier to empathize with in-group members than with an out-group member. To reciprocate with an out-group member requires considerable training. So I think the GP is correct, once a society encompasses multiple distinct tribes, it is easier to "guide" people with (threats of) in-group punishment than with out-group empathy.
- 1stop 10y agoNot true at all. An out group hits me, innately I want to hit back. An out group shows me empathy innately I show it back. You would have to learn otherwise. The in-group out-group is some higher part of the brain that rationalised our values.