The locking-in mechanisms The Honeymoon is Over Despite a paucity of evidence, I believe cooperation, reciprocal altruism, or some capacity for mutually beneficial social interactions got us through the bulk of human evolution. Many think these behaviors led to massive neurological advances, language, and the arts. Other interactions, including competition…
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The First Artificial Selection
Power becomes Hereditary Cooperation may be the cornerstone of human evolution. It is a key feature differentiating us from other life forms. Sure, some social insects, fish, birds, and even plants exhibit degrees of cooperation, but we made it the foundation of who we are. Cooperating makes us human; it…