Identify the point of disagreement between the two viewpoints. Then write a sentence that synthesizes this information to form a conclusion about the topic.

Viewpoint 1: Human cultures around the world feature groups of people working together within communities. Though there are those who have been able to live in the wild independently, their ability to take care of themselves probably came from being raised by and interacting with other people. Humans are not like some badgers or jaguars that live and hunt alone. Instead, humans are highly social creatures, similar to dolphins and gorillas. We build extended social networks that allow us to live peacefully and comfortably without having to do everything ourselves.


Viewpoint 2: Beyond being fed and protected as infants and young children, people don't need communities to survive. The sole function of a community is to pass on and enforce social customs, such as manners and traditions. These customs are not necessary for a human's survival. Plenty of people have gone out into the world alone to survive off the land and discover new things. The skills of survival are innate — we will find ways to keep ourselves alive, whether we're part of a community or not.