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The origins of virtue
human instincts and the evolution of cooperation
Book • 1996
In 'The Origins of Virtue', Matt Ridley delves into the evolution of human morality, arguing that cooperative instincts may have evolved as part of mankind's natural selfish behavior.
He integrates findings from genetics, psychology, and anthropology to provide a comprehensive view of human relationships and societal development.
The book challenges traditional views on altruism and cooperation, suggesting they stem from self-interest.
He integrates findings from genetics, psychology, and anthropology to provide a comprehensive view of human relationships and societal development.
The book challenges traditional views on altruism and cooperation, suggesting they stem from self-interest.
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Mentioned by Haim Ofek in relation to the concept of specialization and diversification in human production and consumption.
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#107 Matt Ridley: Infinite Innovation
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Naval Ravikant as a book that helped him understand virtues and ethics through a game-theoretical framework.
Naval Ravikant as a book that helped him understand virtues and ethics through a game-theoretical framework.
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Matt Ridley: How Innovation Works, Part 1
Mentioned by Naval Ravikant as a book that helped him understand virtues and ethics through a game-theoretical framework.
Naval Ravikant as a book that helped him understand virtues and ethics through a game-theoretical framework.
Naval And Matt Ridley
Mentioned by Naval Ravikant as offering a game-theoretical framework for understanding virtues and ethics.
Naval Ravikant as offering a game-theoretical framework for understanding virtues and ethics.
Naval Happiness
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson as a lovely investigation into the biological origins of morality.
153. Rational Optimism | Matt Ridley
