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Vaish concludes that humans are a "super social species," relying heavily on cooperation for success and survival. Maintaining and repairing social bonds is essential, especially in complex societies where misunderstandings and harms are inevitable. The capacity to forgive and show remorse is central to sustaining these relationships.
Our ability to forgive, particularly when actions are acknowledged and remorse is expressed, facilitates the rebuilding of trust and the strengthening of social ties—integral to our collective thriving.