#SocialStructures

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Culture as an Echo Chamber: Breaking Free Without Rejecting Value

Culture shapes perception by reinforcing its own beliefs while filtering out anything that challenges them. From birth, individuals are immersed in a framework that defines what is normal, moral, and real, making it difficult to see beyond its conditioning. Media, education, and social structures reinforce cultural narratives, creating the illusion that they are absolute truths. This echo chamber ensures conformity, not by force, but by making alternatives seem invalid or even dangerous. However, true freedom is not rejecting culture entirely but extracting its wisdom while discarding its illusions. By using culture as a tool rather than an identity, one can transcend its limitations without losing its benefits. True awareness begins where cultural conditioning ends, but wisdom lies in knowing what to take forward.

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The Neolithic

The term Neolithic, derived from the Greek words "neo" (new) and "lithos" (stone), indicates the era in which humanity perfected the art of working stone, giving it a smooth surface. This phase began approximately 8,000 years ago and concluded about 5,000 years ago.

Transformation Engines: Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

The transition from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic was primarily driven by the discovery of agriculture and animal husbandry. These two pillars transformed humans from nomads to sedentary beings, marking the beginning of community life.

Mesolithic: The Transitional Age

The Mesolithic, known as the middle stone age, served as a bridge between the Paleolithic and the Neolithic, characterized by a gradual shift in human lifestyles.

Neolithic Architecture: From Huts to Stilt Houses

While in the Paleolithic, dwellings consisted of caves and rudimentary huts, the Neolithic witnessed the construction of the first structured houses. Houses, made with wooden beams and clay and straw bricks, featured a single large central room, often equipped with a hearth.

Over time, to defend against enemies and fierce animals, humans developed stilt houses, huts built on stilts driven into lakes or marshes, connected to the mainland by walkways.

Neolithic Village Organization: From Field to Community

Neolithic villages were located near watercourses and included houses, ovens, granaries, and other essential elements. Village inhabitants specialized in specific tasks, with women dedicated to weaving and leatherworking, while men engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry.

Social Structure: Clans, Tribes, and Communities

Families within the village formed clans, each with an elder as its leader. Decisions involving the entire village were made by gathering the heads of families. The need to live in groups led to the creation of shared rules, giving rise to cohesive communities with common language, habits, and rules.

Exploring New Horizons: Art, Trade, and Spirituality

With the development of agriculture and animal husbandry, the Neolithic human perfected the art of working stone and metals, giving rise to advanced tools. Ceramics, craftsmanship, and early forms of trade flourished, paving the way for new artistic expressions and the construction of monuments dedicated to divine worship.

In conclusion, the Neolithic is not just the era of new stone but represents a crucial chapter in human history, marked by the transformation of lifestyles and the emergence of complex societies.

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How The Lion Rules: Social Life and Territory | Kritter Pals

In this fascinating video, we dive deep into how lions rule their social structure and territory. Explore the dynamics of lion prides, their intricate social bonds, and the way they maintain dominance over their territory.

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Archaeoethnologica: Social and Genetic Relations in Neolithic Ireland / Relações sociais e genéticas na Irlanda neolítica

Archaeoethnologica: Social and Genetic Relations in Neolithic Ireland / Relações sociais e genéticas na Irlanda neolítica

+INFO in: https://archaeoethnologica.blogspot.com/2025/04/relacoes-sociais-e-geneticas-na-irlanda.html

In an article published in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal, Neil Carlin and his collaborators questioned the previous hypothesis presented by Cassidy in a famous article (Cassidy et alii, 2020) but based on the analysis of ADN Antigo de Grã-Bretanha and Irlanda, they came to the conclusion that the burial mounds of the corridor during the Neolithic period were restricted to the members of hereditary dynastic groups.

Num artigo publicado no Cambridge Archaeological Journal, Neil Carlin e os seus colaboradores têm questionado um hipótese anterior apressentada por Cassidy em de um celebre artigo (Cassidy et alii, 2020) no qual partindo da análise do ADN Antigo de Grã-Bretanha e Irlanda, chegava-se a conclusão de que o enterro nos grandes túmulos de corredor durante o Neolítico esteve restringido aos membros de grupos dinásticos hereditários.

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Syndicates in society remain a constant threat to the social structure, spreading out to different industries and putting the security of ordinary people at risk. Their illegal endeavors affect economies, neighborhoods, and people in various ways, some apparent and others not. Be it the economic angle or the factor of personal risk and safety, and syndicates have fanged throughout society. As they crawl into society, they act as a chain reaction of chaos, a ripple detrimental to trust and stability. They have such an impact that traces of their existence become the first step in trying to understand and fight this global disorder...

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Syndicates in society remain a constant threat to the social structure, spreading out to different industries and putting the security of ordinary people at risk. Their illegal endeavors affect economies, neighborhoods, and people in various ways, some apparent and others not. Be it the economic angle or the factor of personal risk and safety, and syndicates have fanged throughout society. As they crawl into society, they act as a chain reaction of chaos, a ripple detrimental to trust and stability. They have such an impact that traces of their existence become the first step in trying to understand and fight this global disorder...

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(via "Hyena animal" Spiral Notebook for Sale by RubisLeaf)

Hyenas are formidable hunters and scavengers with powerful jaws capable of crushing bones. Their social structure is matriarchal, with females often being larger and more dominant than males within the clan! 🐾🦴 #Hyena #Wildlife #Nature #AnimalFacts #Predator #Biodiversity #Jaws #SocialStructure #Matriarchal #Conservation 🌿✨

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Peter Senge’s recommendation on my book took me back to a memory 10 years back. When we gathered a group of innovative social entrepreneurs from around the world on a learning journey to Yucatan Mexico. In this pic Peter and I (alongwith Jimmy Leppert and Dennis Sandow) are admiring the magnificent pyramid of Uxmal. Photographer (Claudia Madrazo) has captured our awe, curiosity, innocence and wonder as we are confronted with a massive, ancient structure. It’s a perfect gesture for my journey with complex social systems that we are confronted with. I hope you join me (like Peter) in collectively looking at the massive systemic complexity we are part of. From outside (as in this pic) and from within (as in my book). Feeling grateful to all those who walked with me and taught me how to wonder! #gratitude #seeingsystems #systemsthinking #honouring #wonder #curiosity #petersenge #uxmal #yucatan #mexico #innerjourney #TradingArmourforaFlower #riseofnewmasculine #patriarchy #socialstructures #memoriesforlife (at Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4scSuolU3W/?igshid=jkjcbj1ih11u

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Make Space #monoprint #Kfest #thefutureisbright #space #socialstructures #socialspace #printmaking

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... - - ‘’You keep me up with your silence. Take me down with you quiet. Of all the weapons you fight with. With silence is the most violent. Tell me how to feel about you now. Let me know.’’ - - #Sketch #FigureDrawing #RoughSketch #InkDrawing #InkArt #ArtOfInstagram #ChicagoArtist #FineArt #Composition #WhatIsIt #Identity #Feminism #SocialStructure #WorldInMotion #SameMotion #TellMeHow https://www.instagram.com/p/CAq0EGVlVSA/?igshid=1ht4u8wrabtts

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En annan del av den verkliga verkligheten. © 2019 Lars Öberg #NUS #Umeå #väntrum #sjukvård #restroom #healthcare #tacksamhet #grateful #gratefullness #tacksam #samhällsbygge #toalett #waitingroom #sjukhusgrön #toilet #Sweden #socialstructure #publichealth #offentligsjukvård (på/i Norrlands universitetssjukhus) https://www.instagram.com/p/B51-7aCJ6cJ/?igshid=76c07wthxb0y

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Cumming soon! @_aboylikeme_ and I want you to come down our rabbit hole and come out a stupid bitch! We have a mission and this is our statement! ¡The knowledge advice and learning we get through conversation truly means the most especially when it's perceived from someone we know, love or have cared for, sadly even from people we despise so why not make it fun with/out making fun of the obvious let's talk about that stupid bitch! #podcasts #gaylife #Socialstructure #stupidbitch #BobbiDesma #Reki I hope you guys make us a hit so we can make your side split! That's our goal so show us your hole!! (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvvnb6KA4Et/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d0iwqgxjy6y9

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How The Lion Rules: Social Life and Territory | Kritter Pals

In this fascinating video, we dive deep into how lions rule their social structure and territory. Explore the dynamics of lion prides, their intricate social bonds, and the way they maintain dominance over their territory. Discover how these majestic creatures interact with each other, establish hierarchy, and ensure their survival. Understanding lion social life and territory gives us valuable insights into the natural world and the power of unity and leadership.

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Archaeoethnologica: The Hidden Lifes of Viking Women / As vidas ocultas das mulheres vikings

Archaeoethnologica: The Hidden Lifes of Viking Women - Book / As vidas ocultas das mulheres vikings - Livro

+INFO in: https://archaeoethnologica.blogspot.com/2024/09/as-vidas-ocultas-das-mulheres-vikings.html

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Expanding Society, Shrinking Family

Expanding Society, Shrinking Family

It all started from an apple,that gave chances to the couple,to build a family like a temple,and to show and teach his beloved people. We are all born in pairs,everything in between we shares,support each in the time of despairs,and the same applies to our heirs. Human built a society,with family at its priority,initially it was a joint entity,where the elders enjoyed dignity. Later community…

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"You Need to Choose Your Association According to Your Vision" - Onyi Anyado Are You the Average of Your 5 Closest Friends? If You are, or Close to the Average, it Proves that this Concept Works. So From Here Onwards, 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙚��𝙮. If You are Below Average, then good, They'll Bring You Up. If You are Above Average, Maybe it's Time to Find New Friends, If and Only If You Have the Greater Desire to be Better or Have Better Things. It's Fine Where You are as long as You are Happy. I am a Firm Believer of "𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀", as such Friends are Your Social Structure. And Not Only that, Heard of "Expert By Association" Syndrome? Please take note that the level of Expertise can also refer to Expert at Negative Things 🤣 Have You Assemble Your Team Towards Your Success? #Association #Associates #Friends #MutualBenefits #Vision #Structure #SocialStructure #Desire #BetterTogether #BetterThings #BetterMe #Progress #Team #Teamwork #Synergy #Success https://www.instagram.com/p/CWBAsvWpXSQ/?utm_medium=tumblr