Humans evolved to be surrounded by and seen by about 150 other people—'Dunbar's number'—when you're unseen and isolated beyond this natural group size, you become distrustful, and less likely to be trustworthy in return, setting up feedback loops where isolation breeds antisocial behavior.

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Speaker

David Brooks

Evidence Quote

We evolved to be surrounded by 150 other people who saw us all the time.

Source

What’s Actually Breaking America — with David Brooks | Prof G ConversationsThe Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway
Created: 8/11/2026, 6:14:02 AM

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