I’m genuinely curious about this because it seems like every time I see footage from a disaster, shooting, etc. All you can hear is screaming when, in all honesty, it would be disadvantageous to do so (specifically in regards to aforementioned shootings) since that would draw more attention to one’s self.
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People are making great points about attracting the attention of the group, but human beings, selfish as we may seem, are also pack animals and communal living is a huge evolutionary advantage for us. Screaming means not only do you try to get help, but you also warn others that there is a problem and you increase overall survival. A lot of other species do similar things, often with pheromones and the like, but we’ve got loud screaming
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