Tag Archives: Social trust

Good Advice from George Washington

Posted on March 29, 2021 by N.S. Palmer

Until quite recently, U.S. President George Washington was considered the ideal American: honest, brave, wise, and patriotic. None of that has changed. Washington offered some good advice about how to have a healthy society and a just government: “We must … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Relations, Political Science | Tagged Community, Evolution, George Washington, In-Group, Kin Selection, Out-Group, Social Conflict, Social trust | Leave a comment

Beware of Double Standards

Posted on March 16, 2019 by N.S. Palmer

Nobody likes double standards, at least in theory. Double standards treat people differently for reasons that normally shouldn’t make a difference. For example, consider last week’s university admissions scandal. Some students got admitted on their merits. They’re angry that a … Continue reading →