Comment This is not evidence; this highly simplified model (Score 5, Insightful) 254
As a rule, I'm skeptical of everything that uses evolution to explain societal structures. Most of the time it just boils down to a nifty story devoid of any evidence.
That seems to be the case here:
1) Come up with a point you want prove
2) Rejig the currently accepted but highly unrealistic assumptions in the field until the model gives the desired result
3) Publish!
I see this kind of nonsense in economics papers all the time. Heartening to see that we aren't the only ones cursed with pointless theorizing.