Readers will discover that tribalism cannot, and should not, be eliminated entirely―to do so would be to destroy what makes us human. This bold and brilliant book reveals provocative truths about our nature. Samson engages with cutting-edge science and philosophy, as well as his own field research with small-scale societies and wild chimpanzees, to explain the science, ethics, and history of tribalism in compelling and accessible terms. Our Tribal Future explores a central paradox of our how altruism, community, kindness, and genocide are all driven by the same core adaptation. But in our vast modern world, has this blessing become a curse? It is so powerful that it can predict our behavior even better than race, class, gender, or religion. Tribalism is one of the most complex and ancient evolutionary forces it gave us the capacity for cooperation and competition, and allowed us to navigate increasingly complex social landscapes. Others may envision their own family, friends, and the bonds of loyalty that keep them together. What do you think of when you hear the word “tribalism?” For many, it conjures images of bigotry, xenophobia, and sectarian violence. An astounding and inspiring look at the science behind tribalism, and how we can learn to harness it to improve the world around us.
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He’d managed to slip some Hush Slush into Ro’s dinner the night before and wiped out her voice for eight glorious hours. Keefe glared at both of them, wishing he still had some of his favorite elixirs handy. “Is that what you’re calling it?” Ro asked, plopping next to him and bouncing the mattress so hard that Keefe almost let out a yelp. “See? It’s my brooding, mysterious look.” “What? This is how I smile now!” Keefe tightened his jaw and raised one eyebrow. “I might be willing to believe you,” Elwin told him, “if you weren’t gritting your teeth every time you move.” Not that he cared-he had big plans to trash all of Alvar’s stuff as soon as he was done hiding out there. “Look! I’m all better!” Keefe promised, waving his arms and almost knocking over the ugly lamp on the table next to the bed. Hope you enjoy! - Shannon Messenger + DAY ONE + So imagine these scenes happening at the same time as all the crazy stuff Sophie & Crew are doing during chapters 36–60 of this book. Don’t worry, the bonus Keefe hilarity will still be here when you’re ready! And now that I’ve sufficiently warned you-*pauses to give you one last chance to flee*- the pages you’re about to read cover what Keefe was up to during his recovery. If you haven’t read Nightfall yet, SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! Even the rest of this paragraph isn’t safe, so if you snuck back here because you’re channeling your inner Silveny (KEEFE! KEEFE! KEEFE!), you might want to wait. Pearl is a tragic heroine, a product of the social expectations placed on a beautiful young woman in the late 1910s, and Frankie comes of age amid the uncertainty and instability of World War II-yet both refuse to succumb to hopelessness. Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All calls to mind A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, another story that explores the struggles, heartache and joy of those who grew up without privilege in the early 20th century. She discovers that her afterlife doesn’t have to be spent wandering Chicago’s streets, trapped in an endless loop. Over time, Pearl meets other spirits and begins to unburden herself of the secrets that keep her locked in the mortal realm. Frankie must also weather the loss of her first love, who enlists in the Army at the height of war. Pearl watches as Frankie endures both harsh treatment by the nuns and the heartbreak of her father’s remarriage and subsequent move to Colorado without her. Pearl, who narrates, died in 1918 and haunts the Chicago orphanage where Frankie is abandoned by her father, a poor shoemaker. In Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All, Printz Medal-winner Laura Ruby weaves a heart-wrenching story about loss and familial bonds as two girls, an orphan and a ghost, struggle to make their way during the early 1940s. |