The word "hierarchy" comes up quite often, but what does it really mean? Is it just those at the top oppressing everyone else below? Or is it something that, perhaps, even has some good aspects? And is it even possible to eliminate the bad aspects of the hierarchy, or hierarchies in general?In this episode, I explore the tangly topic of hierarchies. My goal is not to offer any judgement on whether it's good or bad but rather the benefits and drawbacks of being in a hierarchy as a species and the inevitability of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices