Blueprint

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Drawing on advances in various scientific fields, this work reveals how evolution has set us on a humane path, highlighting our shared humanity. While much focus has been placed on the darker aspects of our biological heritage—such as aggression and self-interest—natural selection has also endowed us with beneficial social traits like love, cooperation, and learning. Beneath our inventions and societal structures lies an innate tendency to foster a good society. The author presents the idea that our genes influence not only our physical and behavioral traits but also the formation of societies that share striking similarities across the globe. Through vivid examples from diverse cultures, historical events, and even animal behaviors, the text illustrates that, despite a history marked by violence, we are inherently inclined toward goodness. In an era of political and economic division, it is easy to overlook the positive aspects of our evolutionary past. By examining the ancient roots of our societal goodness, the work emphasizes that our genetic makeup has contributed to the development of societies for our benefit, creating a feedback loop where societies continue to shape our genes today.