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Why do this? Why would a hunter do all the work, without being given the power of sharing meat? Similar to xaro, this system of interdependency strengthened the social fabric by minimizing opportunity for resentment and conflict. Thomas says, "Without the formal system of sharing, the same people, the strongest people, would always be distributors, and over time, unfairness would emerge."That unfairness could undermine the stability of the whole society.

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