Il mutuo appoggio

Kropotkin's emphasis on mutual aid as a driving force was quite revolutionary for his time. I'm curious what personal or scientific influences led him to this perspective.

The real-world examples of animals and communities working together really stuck with me, sometimes more than the philosophical arguments. How did others interpret the practical versus theoretical parts?

His ideas on cooperation seem especially timely now. Do you think mutual aid can be a practical model for modern society, or is it more idealistic?