Testosterone and the X-chromosome can be controlled during reproduction and growth. There is no dispute that child abuse and spousal abuse are tragic episodes. On the other hand, it is abundantly clear that the laws which we enact and enforce in attempts to prevent these abuses greatly move the focus of control and power from individuals and families toward communal authorities. Most of us probably view these laws as being necessary reactions to severe social problems. In light of the Myrmex Paradigm , these laws and actions could be interpreted as proactive steps in our evolution.
Communication is vitally important to social creatures.
We humans are presently in the mist of massive changes in the ways we communicate. No other creature on Earth communicates as much and in as many varied ways as humans. We exceed all other creatures in the quantity, quality and speed of our communications. However, we still have some important things to learn from ants. Even though ants do not communicate Shakespearean plays, they do communicate very effectively on a social level.