Bonobos

Bonobos, also known as pygmy chimpanzees, are creatures very like us . . . except that they have developed a peaceful culture, based on sharing pleasure and food, and we have developed a self-destructive culture in spite of our human intelligence and ability to reason. And they have hairier butts.

I think that we humans can learn some things from our brother and sister Bonobos! Here are a few links where you can learn more.

Best wishes,
Lilly


Bonobos, Sex and Society
by Frans Wells. This is an article by the most renowned of the Bonobo researchers, first published in Scientific American in 1995.


Bonobos: The Left-Bank Chimp
by William Calvin. This website has lots of pix and links.


The Bonobo Way: Peace Through Pleasure
by the Block Bonobo Foundation
This website suggests that sharing pleasure could heal the world, that “you can’t fight a war while you’re having an orgasm.” I’m inclined to agree.