Stefan Weckbach
Thank you for your nice comment :-)
I agree with you, that the environment of science (and actually, our whole environment, period) might change drastically in the future. Let's hope that we humans turn out to be not only smart in the mathematical-logical sense, but also emotionally.
TTeresa E Reinhard
- Joined Aug 21, 2023
The group dynamics of bonobos, a species of apes that is genetically one of our closest relatives, is predominantly cooperative and peaceful. The reason for this behavior can be explained by the abundance of resources and the relative smallness of the bonobo groups. These preconditions lead to the forming of strong social bonds and a sense of fairness between the apes. In this essay, a point is made that the same outer conditions can be found in the society of modern science, without leading to the same group dynamics. I motivate a more "bonobo-like" culture of science, where fairness and cooperation are key.