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14. The Social Suite

A set of eight traits that have been found to be essential for the formation and maintenance of stable human societies, as described by Christakis, Nicholas in his book Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society.

Contents

• 1. Individual identity - SS
• 2. Love for family - SS
• 3. Friendship - SS
• 4. Social networks - SS
• 5. Cooperation - SS
• 6. Preference for one's group - SS
• 7. Mild hierarchy - SS
• 8. Social learning and teaching - SS