ABSTRACT
HUMAN AND ARTIFICIAL SOCIETIES Humans are social beings. We live in societies where we interact with others. Th is interaction is typically mutually benefi cial although confl icts certainly arise. Th ink of how much you benefi t from those around you. Th e house you live in, the food you eat, the car you drive, and all sorts of additional needs are met by others. In fact, even as a fully functioning adult, it is nearly impossible to survive entirely on our own, completely cut off from the rest of humanity.
