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Tikopia: Seeds of Trust

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Have you ever paused to truly consider the origins of money? Beyond the familiar coins and bills in our wallets, lies a deeper, more human story. In *Tikopia: Seeds of Trust*, you are invited on a remarkable journey to a time before markets and currencies, to explore the surprisingly sophisticated economies that thrived on something far more fundamental: **reciprocity, generosity, and the invisible threads of trust.** Tikopia isn’t just a game; it’s an interactive exploration of human nature itself. It’s a chance to step back from our modern world and rediscover the ancient social structures that shaped our species and continue to resonate within our communities today. You'll become villagers on Tikopia Island, a vibrant microcosm of a world built not on financial transactions, but on the enduring power of human connection. Why this focus on giving and receiving, on favors and shared purpose? The answer, as evolutionary biology reveals, is woven into the very fabric of our b...