What did Frans de Waal mean by: Robin Hood had it right. Humanity’s deepest wish is to spread the wealth. Frans de Waal Primatologist · Netherlands Copy
When it comes to social interaction, the chimpanzees appear to be just as intelligent as we are. Author, January 15, 2024January 9, 2025, Frans de Waal, Comparison, Intelligence, Socialization, 0 Frans de Waal Primatologist · Netherlands
Female bonobos form a strong sisterhood. They rule through female solidarity. Author, January 15, 2024January 9, 2025, Frans de Waal, Rule, Sisterhood, Solidarity, 0 Frans de Waal Primatologist · Netherlands
War is evitable if conditions are such that the costs of making war are higher than the benefits. Author, January 15, 2024January 9, 2025, Frans de Waal, Benefit, Conflict, Cost, 0 Frans de Waal Primatologist · Netherlands
The thinking is that we started evolving language not by speaking but by gesturing. Author, January 15, 2024January 9, 2025, Frans de Waal, Evolution, Language, 0 Frans de Waal Primatologist · Netherlands
There’s actually a lot of evidence in primates and other animals that they return favors. Author, January 15, 2024January 9, 2025, Frans de Waal, Behavior, Evolution, Reciprocity, 0 Frans de Waal Primatologist · Netherlands
The more self-aware an animal is, the more empathetic it tends to be. Author, January 15, 2024January 9, 2025, Frans de Waal, Animals, Empathy, Self-awareness, 0 Frans de Waal Primatologist · Netherlands
+ Human morality is unthinkable without empathy. Author, September 10, 2023January 2, 2025, Frans de Waal, Empathy, Human, Morality, 0 Frans de Waal Primatologist · Netherlands
I think we need to start thinking about grounding our moral systems in our biology. Author, January 15, 2024January 9, 2025, Frans de Waal, Biology, Grounding, Morality, 0 Frans de Waal Primatologist · Netherlands
If it has to choose who is to be crucified, the crowd will always save Barabbas. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
One is either judge or accused. The judge sits, the accused stands. Live on your feet. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
I do not want art for a few any more than education for a few, or freedom for a few. William Morris Designer · England
Generosity lies less in giving much than in giving at the right moment. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
