These are obviously useful traits or evolution would have tossed them long ago. Personally I think the motivating rewards are the complex feelings of security in attachment and identity.Maybe as we understand the inevitability of the organism going forward and no return, we just want to take along what we love. I am content with that and will let the laws of nature sort out the rest. more »

Yes democracy is a scary thing for those in powerful places. And the power to speak to each other is the most precious of precious human rights. more »