PSYCHOLOGY
sociology
psychology
friendship
limits
Dunbar's Number: The Limit of Friendship
Humans can maintain only about 150 stable social relationships. Beyond this, we need laws, religion, and corporations to organize.
Robin Dunbar• 5 min read
150
The limit corresponds to our brain size (neocortex). 5 loved ones. 15 good friends. 50 friends. 150 meaningful contacts. 500 acquaintances. 1500 people you can recognize.