I agree with Laurie that it is often a matter of perception. Just as often, those perceptions are rooted in loyalties and rivalries that have little objective reason to exist. ‘My dear Grog, our collection of cave dwellings is far superior to that slum you live in.’ If nothing else, rivalry helps us justify our own choices and helps to create unity among the villagers. Thankfully, TCP/IP doesn’t support transferring packets of poison tipped arrows.

“I'm calm, I've found my happy place and everything is beautiful and serene. SERENITY NOW!” – Good on you. Loosen the straps on your manzier, they were probably chafing.
 

"Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H. L. Mencken