Trust serves as a fundamental connector among various aspects of life, from friendships and communities to businesses and nations. It evolved out of necessity for early humans to survive in collaborative groups where mutual dependence was essential. Humans developed skills to assess trustworthiness through body language and other cues. Additionally, biochemical processes contribute to trust formation; for example, oxytocin is released during positive interactions, fostering feelings of safety and connection. Reciprocity, where help is exchanged among community members, strengthened social ties and stability within groups.
Trust connects everything-our friendships, families, communities, and even how we run businesses or build nations. It's easy to think of trust as something we're taught by society, but it runs deeper than that.
Trust isn't just something we feel-it's something our bodies help create. When we connect with someone, our brains release oxytocin, often called the "trust hormone."
Being too suspicious left people isolated and vulnerable. But trusting the wrong person could be just as dangerous. So over time, humans got smarter about who to trust.
If you shared your food or helped someone build a shelter, it was expected that they'd help you when you needed it. This kind of mutual support... helped build strong social ties.
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