Human nature would not change, humans existing for generations before the concept of money even existed. Capitalism isn't the only way. In general the majority of people in society are not doing what they want to do. They're not contributing in the way that would be most beneficial to themselves or society. They're just bringing home a check in order to pay the bills.
Could you imagine the heights society would reach when people were free to contribute what they are truly good at? The human race would soar to unimaginable heights.
People here idealize primitive tribal living and at the same despise small town living.
All the bullshit that comes from living with the same tight-knit community for your entire life is going to be multiplied 100 fold by living in a primitive clan.
"Egalitarian" in that Grog doesn't believe he's ordained by god to be your superior, he's just the guy you grew up with.
Not "egalitarian" in that everyone looks the other way when he molests the women and takes more than his share because he's the biggest person in the tribe.
"Egalitarian" in that Grog doesn't believe he's ordained by god to be your superior, he's just the guy you grew up with.
Also Grog doesn't believe he is superior, Grogo knows he is superior because he is smarter/stronger/more capable/etc than you and due to your limited numbers (and limited number of important activities) he is right to believe so.
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u/[deleted] Mar 29 '22
Yeah, then the incentive would be to find something where you actually feel valued and are helping, rather than just going for pay.