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[โ€“] Clent@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So the difference is, we overthink it and have to convince ourselves to do what comes naturally to other biological entities?

I think the difference would be that the concept of mutual aid is meant to build something further than just surviving within a niche of mutual benefits. It's a means of political organization, not a means of simple existence.