Evolutionary Anthropologist David Samson's 'Our Tribal Future' (Japanese Title: Human History of Division and Exclusion) Released Today
Released on April 15, 2026, this book explores how 'tribalism,' an instinct evolved for survival, now causes an 'evolutionary mismatch' leading to modern division. Author David Samson analyzes the pathology of collective instincts through latest scientific research.
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Shinchosha has published 'Human History of Division and Exclusion: Runaway Tribalism' by David R. Samson on April 15, 2026. The book discusses 'evolutionary mismatch,' where traits developed for ancestral survival now function negatively in the modern world, manifesting as tribalism and social exclusion. Samson, an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga, uses interdisciplinary research to explain the origins of these instincts and proposes ways to overcome the resulting social fractures.
FAQ
What is 'evolutionary mismatch' mentioned in the book?
It refers to cases where biological traits evolved for past environments become harmful due to changes in the current environment.
Who is the publisher of the Japanese version?
The book is published by Shinchosha.