The War For Dominance
The literal meaning of dominance is to have power and influence over others, in nature it refers to the hierarchy of species competing for survival. The concept of dominance is most prominent in social species such as humans and apes. Often associated with dominant behavior, is aggressive behavior. Why is that exactly? Imagine you’re the ruler of a great kingdom, it’s prospering in your reign while you enjoy the benefits of being at the top of the ladder however, all of a sudden, you hear of invaders who seek YOUR crown, YOUR throne, YOUR kingdom…that changes things doesn’t it. Your position is immediately challenged, the lives of your people may as well be at stake and the enemy doesn’t seem particularly friendly. There are mainly two possible outcomes: 1. You defeat the opposition and win. 2. Everything you built is destroyed, your people suffer and you most likely meet an agonizing, painful death. Either way, there ...