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A Debate about the Evolutionary Mismatch and Competition in the Polycrisis Era
The research explores the concept of evolutionary mismatch, where human psychological systems designed for ancestral environments struggle to function in a complex, digitalized modern era. The research argues that today’s "polycrisis"—a mix of global instability and rapid technological shifts—triggers maladaptive behaviors such as chronic anxiety and social withdrawal. A central theme is the Social Evolutionary Mismatch and Competition Hypothesis, which posits that modern life artificially inflates competitive pressures through constant digital status signaling and large-scale social…
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