are literally dependent upon our social circle for physical survival
That one is complex. A small status threat does not, in itself, threaten survival, but a large number of status threats may well affect one’s chances of making money, getting medical care (or getting decent medical care), or being attacked by police and/or imprisoned—these are a matter of physical survival.
are literally dependent upon our social circle for physical survival
That one is complex. A small status threat does not, in itself, threaten survival, but a large number of status threats may well affect one’s chances of making money, getting medical care (or getting decent medical care), or being attacked by police and/or imprisoned—these are a matter of physical survival.