History Quote by Randy J. Paterson
““For most of human history, we appear to have lived in tribes of seventy-five to 150 people. Those who could not handle the complexity of the relationships would go off on their own. Lions need to eat, after all. Today””
About This Quote
Human history shows small tribes formed; those unable to manage complex relationships left to survive alone.
In simple terms: Tribes formed small; complexity pushes out.
Simplify social ties.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community building
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle complex networks?
- What benefits come from small groups?
Modern societies are far more complex than tribal structures.