[extropy-chat] ANTHRO/EVO: what we have learned from chimps

[Robert J. Bradbury]

A very interesting article in the NY Times today about what
we have learned about the possible sources and evolution of
social behaviors.

A Course in Evolution, Taught by Chimps
Nicholas Wade, Nov. 25, 2003

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/25/science/25CHIM.html?pagewanted=print

Raises some interesting questions about how much of this may
be genetic and how much is learned.  And further, with respect
to transhumanism, how should we consider and treat groups
(cults?) that want to evolve themselves into a more chimp-like
society (alpha males, subordinate females) or socialistic
societies (everyone really is *equal* -- no more sports
or scholarships based on people with exceptional skills)?

R.