We Really Are Taming Ourselves

Do not lose heart!  When you see and hear these dramatic headlines, soundbites and truth twisters, there is the normal reaction to think that nothing is changing.   It consistently appears that one group of humans is destroying another group of humans.  Hasn’t it always been that way?  The answer to that question is no; it was actually worse.

We are getting better and we are taming ourselves.  As we look back over humankind’s time on this earth, you will see that as society changes, develops systems that favor trade, law, commerce, education and improved standards, evolutionary changes in the genes of behavior are taking place.   Scientists have found that there is a genetic mechanism for bringing about quick evolutionary change in a gene for behavior.   Remember that the peaceful Scandinavians of today were once the fierce Vikings of the tenth century.

People will not remain …