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Paleolithic Emotions: The Heart of Our Ancestral Past

Our emotions, in many ways, have remained unchanged since the days of our caveman ancestors. Fear, love, envy, joy — the core feelings that drive human behavior — have their roots deep in our evolutionary past.

We’re hardwired to respond to threats, to forge bonds, and to seek out resources, just as our ancestors did on the ancient savannas.

In today’s world, these emotions play out in different arenas. The adrenaline rush from a close call in traffic isn’t far removed from the relief our ancestors felt after evading a predator.

Our desire for social validation on platforms like Instagram taps into the same need for social cohesion that once ensured our survival in tight-knit tribes.

Source : Deepak R Paleolithic Emotions, Medieval Institutions, and Godlike Technology