# Consolation Is Ancient and Human by Bryant McGill > “Primatologist Frans de Waal documented chimpanzees comforting group members after a fight or a fright, an ancient form of consolation. Humans carry the same impulse, and a community that consoles its members keeps everyone steadier. Leaning on others during a hard stretch is natural and wise.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Dated Full Capture — The Productive Rhythm of Action and Incubation - Livestream (Mar 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Dated Full Capture — The Productive Rhythm of Action and Incubation - Livestream|Dated Full Capture — The Productive Rhythm of Action and Incubation - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-03-10). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley|The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Dated Full Capture — The Productive Rhythm of Action and Incubation - Livestream|Dated Full Capture — The Productive Rhythm of Action and Incubation - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Consolation|Consolation]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Primatologist Frans de Waal documented chimpanzees comforting group members after a fight or a fright, an ancient form of consolation. Humans carry the same impulse, and a community that consoles its members keeps everyone steadier. Leaning on others during a hard stretch is natural and wise.” — Bryant McGill, Dated Full Capture — The Productive Rhythm of Action and Incubation - Livestream (Mar 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-consolation-ancient-human ```