Hey!:mad: I am only going by what UncleFred quite explicitly said: “four(?) levels of human societies, ranging from 'Family” up to “Nation”. … only at the largest, Nation, was there a concept of going to war and giving one’s life to defend the group." I am not exaggerating or twisting anyone’s words here. If it is not what Diamond really said, that is not my fault.
Thanks Exapno Mapcase. I am still uncertain about Jared Diamonds position of the syphilis issue. There seem to be competing claims in the media on the issue. Some articles claiming that it’s “conclusive” others stating “conclusive?” (with a question mark). Yes Wendell Wafgner. i’ve come to the same conclusion. Thanks all.
davidmich
Not blaming you, just noting that as soon as one person deviates from the facts it sets up something like a game of telephone where each iteration is farther and farther from reality.
The Wikipedia article on Intercultural competence has a list of cultural characteristics.
Thank you Weedy. Very helpful. Very much appreciated.
davidmich