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Why Hierarchy Actually Rewards The Worst Among Us (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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A clip from this livestream: youtube.com/live/Q6c3pXG62K4

It's often said that hierarchy is necessary because humans are selfish and greedy. But is that really the case? Hierarchy creates a system where the worst actors are given the easiest path to power.

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[–] 1 point 2 months ago (3 children)

Could you maybe explain how you come to this opinion? Because its hard to follow for me

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (2 children)

    Observation of the social dynamics described in the links above as they apply to any social group anywhere.

    Humans are Apes. Every troop of Apes has a leader, and further stratification below that. Humans are no different. If there isn't a structure (deference to elders, to the smartest, etc) pushing for a different outcome, the dominant ape in a human troop is generally the most charismatic individual, with the strata below that generally determined by similarity or proximity to the leader. In any group larger than a handful, the most charismatic will almost certainly be Neurotypical.

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