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Originally posted by avalanchethecatAgreed. Furthermore, that those who engage in ego appeasement / stroking seem to be more readily accepted in society after /during reprehensible behaviour is likely tied to some sort of primitive neurobiological incentive. Shouldn't acceptance instead be tied to indications that the reprehensible behavior won't be repeated?
It's evolutionary, dude. It's picking fleas out of your gang-mate's fur so you both feel like a member of the tribe.