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Some interesting research on the division of labour in babbler "families

To: Laurie Knight <>
Subject: Some interesting research on the division of labour in babbler "families"
From: Gary Wright <>
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:04:31 +0930
Hi Laurie

good to see some research about cooperation in animals.  Unfortunately, the
common idea out there is that evolution is about competition which suits
our economic paradigm and even ideas about human nature.  The reality is
that we are mammals, highly cooperative mammals, where females of the
species are at the forefront of this cooperation and ultmately call the
shots!   By this I mean they can sack the dominant male if he is not
suitable.
In the modern world us men need to learn that cooperation is a much more
valuable trait than competition or aggression
Gary

On 13 July 2012 17:08, Laurie Knight <> wrote:

> see 
> http://www.sciencedaily.com/**releases/2012/07/120712101553.**htm<http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120712101553.htm>
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