The way I see it that instinct is the cause behind so much suffering and injustice in the world.

  • someguy3@lemmy.world
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    3 years ago

    It’s a good question. I think it’s been shown it’s in our DNA to have a tribe that we associate with, and anything outside that tribe is a threat. Used to be a literal tribe, now I think it’s mostly based on race. Can this be overcome with education? Unfortunately I’m really not sure.