How the Internet helps society be more trusting

Published January 6, 2015 6:16pm ET



Trust — society depends on it.

For most of history, our ancestors lived in clans with other family members, or in small villages. Everyone pretty much knew who was trustworthy. People behaved better because they wanted good relationships with family members and neighbors. It’s one reason that today we trust friends and family more than strangers.

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