True, but it means gene death, which is arguably worse. Physiologically, ostracism is indistinguishable from physical torture, particularly during the reproductive years [0]. Sustained long enough, this can make people act in strange and unpredictable ways, as if in death throes. The Elliot Rodger case comes to mind.<p>[0]: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;scan.oxfordjournals.org&#x2F;content&#x2F;6&#x2F;2&#x2F;234.full.pdf+html" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;scan.oxfordjournals.org&#x2F;content&#x2F;6&#x2F;2&#x2F;234.full.pdf+html</a>