> Recently, Greene writes on an "unified theory" of Power,
> Seduction and War. It seems he has (at least something) right
> with the human condition, and if so, are we AS doomed ?

I prefer to go with Goleman (author of "Social Intelligence) in that
social intelligence is about getting along well with other people, not
manipulating (or destroying) them. Personally, I've long felt a need
to build up some sort of community around me, to help provide stability
for everyone. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked out to well.
Ironically, in societies where people have more than they need, they
tend to try to take even more, whereas when there is not so much, means
are more likely split up.

~Marcie