Kate O'Neill

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Chimps, in contrast to bonobos, have been characterized as charming, clever creatures with a dark side. They hunt and kill each other opportunistically to take over territory or get food. They also attack strangers for no reason, maintain a rigid dominance hierarchy, and beat females into sexual submission. Bonobos would rather work out their conflicts by having sex. That’s a much better alternative than genocide.
How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain
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