But that’s not what happened to a real-life group of shipwrecked kids in 1965. Unlike the fictional “Lord of the Flies” characters, they developed a game plan for survival that was cooperative, fun, and peaceful, resulting in lifelong friendships.
Why We Should Be More Optimistic About Human Nature
A new book argues that humans are more cooperative and trustworthy than we think, and social institutions need to reflect that
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Looking at the world with good expectations of people isn't naive, it's rational and realistic. Yuricazac/Shutterstock
By Jill Suttie
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