"In both human and rhesus monkey societies, individuals vary in their influence and reproductive potential," he says.
That quote came from a news article about research by a PhD at some university somewhere. That quote is a shining example of the basic failure of science to help move our society forward. The study was investigating "wandering eye syndrome," or why some men stare at attractive women even if they are in stable relationships.
When a researcher sees a question like that and is led to wonder what rhesus monkeys do to see if he can find the answer -- we're in trouble.
Science, where art thou?