Luke Weinhagen (@Weinhagen)

Natural forms of in-group preference, mate selection based on reproductive quality, meritocratic screening for the extension of in-group trust, nationalism and cultural chauvinism are all healthy and produce more stable social groups long term.. The dysfunctional manifestation of each of these - “racism” (dysfunctional manifestation of in-group preference) “homophobia” (dysfunctional manifestation of mate selection based on reproductive quality) “isolationism” (dysfunctional manifestation of meritocratic screening for the extension on in-group trust) “xenophobia” (dysfunctional manifestation of nationalism) “tribalism/supremacism” (dysfunctional manifestation of cultural chauvinism) - occur when these natural selection mechanisms are externally and artificially suppressed. The dysfunctional perspective also tends to manifest in people with damaged or low functioning brain structures, like the amygdala. If you listen to how each group of people expresses and perceives these "demons" you can actually hear the difference between their healthy expression and their dysfunctional expression. For the stereotypical "conservative" (generally K selected) these are consistently expressed as values and objectives to be pursed for their role in building a tighter and more trusting community. For the stereotypical "progressive" (generally r selected) these are consistently expressed as vices and barriers to be eliminated for their role in preventing a more tolerant and diverse community.