Scientists have shown that humans share 98% of their genetic code with chimpanzees. After our beloved chimp cousins, gorillas are our next closest non-extinct relative, though they do not reach the chimpanzee's lofty 98% similarity. After that, our relatives continue downward in similarity through the primate gene pool: monkeys, baboons, pygmy marmosets - you get the idea.
This means that what makes us human - that is, uniquely human - is that remaining 2%. Two percent!! While we are 2% unique, we are still 98% ape!
So when the potential for conflict does arise, here is the real-life scenario buried under the surface:
The other person, whether friend or foe, family or complete stranger, has a internal conflict raging inside of them: 98% chimp versus 2% enlightened being. This means that NINETY-EIGHT PERCENT of that person wants to beat his or her chest and trow his or her hot, sticky, smelly feces at you and otherwise go King Kong all over your ass, while only TWO PERCENT wants to settle it like "civilized people".
98%: Beat chest and throw feces
2%: Talk it out
Like your odds? Neither do I. Always think about this before resorting to any form of conflict.
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