Social Complexity in the Wild - Understanding Human Social Behavior

Explore the intricacies of social complexity in a thought-provoking lecture that delves into the evolution of human social structures. Examine the defining characteristics of complexity and how they manifest in modern human societies. Investigate various bonding mechanisms, including grooming, sex, proximity, and play, and their roles in shaping social interactions. Analyze the relationship between risk-taking behaviors and social complexity. Uncover the connections between complexity and mythology, and explore the concept of fusion in social systems. Gain valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of human social dynamics and their implications for our understanding of society.

Introduction
Background
Defining Complexity
Modern Humans
Social Complexity
Grooming Sex Proximity
Bonding Mechanism
Play
Risk
Complexity and Mythology
Fusion