Totally agree. The emerging culture is neo-tribalism consisting of subcultures aiming at self-sustenance in many forms, which as you rightly.point out, is our default position.

Probably many years of strife ahead as this neo-tribalism conflicts with globalist ideologies. Can’t imagine the outcome, other than history shows that the most advanced technology wins.

@Geoffrey51 consider what will happen after the planet becomes over-heated, under water and food becomes scarce. Think about the challenges this will bring. We become more tribal under pressure. It won't be pretty, folks. (This from a dedicated optimist.)

@LucyLoohoo Exactly. I feel for my grandchildren who will carry the brunt of this burden.

@Geoffrey51 Georrfrey, you might know I work at Planned Parenthood and do a lot of ''outreach'' events for them. This last week, we were in Glendale, CA, which has a high Armenian population. I was so saddened to see dozens of families passing by, with six or seven children and a pregnant mother! Obviously, it's not just them...think of Muslims, for example, or Mormons, etc. But, instead of considering the future...we're considering how to build our tribes. ARRRRRRGH!

@LucyLoohoo Yes, it is so sad. The world is not a place for children any more

@Geoffrey51 (In the shower just now, I realized I should have added a couple of lines about bonobos. So, here I sit with wet hair & a robe....) Of course, BONOBOS are also our cousins and they rarely have territorial disputes, being (ahem) FEMALE LED!

We retain many instincts, yet most don’t rape at will.. We can learn to curb our behavior. If we remain hostage to it, it may very well be our undoing. It’s a fine line …. But if I can walk it, others can, too ~