On the Dusty Trail: 3- The Spirit of Adversity

Published: Jan. 22, 2021, 6:39 p.m.

What is it about tragic situations that promotes such strong bonding and prosocial acts within groups of people? Why are we so willing to set aside our self-interest and lay down our lives in the interest of group survival? What lessons can we learn from these hardships that we can carry into our lives during peaceful periods?