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Dominance hierarchy (aka the "pecking order") (en.wikipedia.org)

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[–] JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

We may be great apes but we are not pongo, gorilla or pan, we are homo.

Yes... the most self-destructive and globally-destructive of apes by a humongous margin.

...we have followed our own evolutionary path.

The exact same can be said of every single species on the planet, mate, including that every single one is a transitory form of life, always evolving (via genetic mutation and natural selection) towards whatever comes next.

Our social structures are incredibly diverse and complex, influenced by our intelligence more so than our environment or biology.

Hahahahaha. And yet here we are, with our high-minded ideals and stale bag of crisps clutched in one hand, whilst so many of our leaders' hands are incessantly open for whatever kickback is available. XD

Come on now, Deceptichum, mate.