Why Democracy is a natural state of governance The Democratic Friction Democracy is frequently hailed as the pinnacle of human governance, built on the noble pillars of equality, liberty, and shared participation. However, a rigorous examination through the lenses of evolutionary psychology, history, and administrative efficiency suggests that democracy may actually be an unnatural state of governance. This perspective does not aim to dismiss democracy’s moral value but rather to highlight the inherent biological and sociological friction it creates within human societies. 1. The Biological Bias: Hierarchy vs. Egalitarianism For millions of years, human and pre-human ancestors lived in strictly hierarchical social structures. The Neurobiological Basis: Preference for social dominance hierarchies is linked to neural functioning in the brain's insula and anterior cingulate cortices , regions associated with social cognition and empathy. The Leadership Instinct : Biologically, ...
Why Democracy is a natural state of governance The Democratic Friction Democracy is frequently hailed as the pinnacle of human governance, built on the noble pillars of equality, liberty, and shared participation. However, a rigorous examination through the lenses of evolutionary psychology, history, and administrative efficiency suggests that democracy may actually be an unnatural state of governance. This perspective does not aim to dismiss democracy’s moral value but rather to highlight the inherent biological and sociological friction it creates within human societies. 1. The Biological Bias: Hierarchy vs. Egalitarianism For millions of years, human and pre-human ancestors lived in strictly hierarchical social structures. The Neurobiological Basis: Preference for social dominance hierarchies is linked to neural functioning in the brain's insula and anterior cingulate cortices , regions associated with social cognition and empathy. The Leadership Instinct : Biologically, ...