Originated in the United States? Surely developed in the US after it originated in parts of the African continent where the people came from?

In East Africa's semi-arid and arid lands, then communal education and role modelling is very apparent.

Thought provoking piece:-

Urbanisation sees us lose social obligations towards others far too often - The commercialisation of what were social norms is very apparent.

Regularly paid support and quality volunteering have had to take up the loss of social support systems.

Q1 - Self-help fits with self organisation?

The loss of connectivity means we have developed this whole language of mentoring, coaching and related elements for what was regularly 'having a quick natter about a situation'

Q2 - An industry is born - are we better as individuals and societies?