Sex at Dawn

Exploring the evolutionary origins of modern sexuality.

Christopher Ryan, Ph.D. is co-author of Sex at Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality (HarperCollins 2010). See full bio

April 24, 2008, Evolutionary Psychology

Comments on "The Wisdom of Reluctant Leadership"

The Wisdom of Reluctant Leadership

By Christopher Ryan on April 24, 2008 in Sex at Dawn

Now that the PA primary has failed to end the kamakazi Clinton campaign, it seems that unlimited ego will once again prevail over the common good (speaking of the common good of the Democratic party). This situation reminds us of something very interesting we learned while researching hunter/gatherer politics: those who desperately want to be leaders are automatically disqualified. Read More

Elections

Submitted by Frank Ryan on May 31, 2008 - 5:18pm.

I just finished watching the Rules Committee of the National Democratic Committee decide how to reinstate Florida and Michigan delegates for the Denver Convention. Based on the votes, the Clintons no longer rule and O'Bama is taking charge. Finally, O'Bama has won both the outside and inside game.

Expectations are that Barack will announce he has cinched the nomination Tuesday night in St. Paul--a nice "in your face" nod to the Republicans who will hold their convention in the twin cities. At last, this longest of primary season will come to a positive end. Mr. O'Bama has exhibited maturity, eloquence and good judgment. I'm afraid that as close as 21st Century Americans can get to the hunter/gatherer ideal.