The hive mind was helpful and probably more important for tribe survival. Idk if that explains shrinking size of the brain.

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It's some theory.

Interesting for sure

Hive mind (ie disabling independent thought to fit in with the herd) kept us alive pre-agriculture but I fully believe it is now humanity's greatest flaw.

100% it doesn’t scale

Yeah nah our societies are 100x more close-knit than before.