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Individual and Society

Introduction Humans have evolved from apes. Apes are social animals. Very early in evolution, certain species decided to collaborate and cooperate to derive social benefits. A society allows for division of labour and hence enhancing the overall value derived. Imagine if you had to do everything you need today i.e. find food for yourself to eat, protect yourself from all adversity, find clothing and shelter everyday. You would not be able to do anything after this. What happens if you fall sick or are unable to find food? There is a very high probability, you may succumb to the adversities alone sooner than when you are in a society. ...

May 3, 2023 · 6 min · Saurabh Gupta