


"But we know all know that this yearning to be liked can sometimes stand in the way of justice and of truth seeking. Hunter gatherers who were friendly were more likely to survive as they would likely have more offspring and pass on their genes and friends could help them survive in a very harsh environment, he said. 'This shame that we can all feel helps us to trust one another' - Rutger BregmanĪ short summary of Humankind: A Hopeful History would be that "most people deep down are pretty decent, but power corrupts", Bregman said.īregman said there is a friendliness paradox.
