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#1144 Nikhil Chaudhary: Cooperation, Social Learning, Breeding Systems, and Evolutionary Psychiatry

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The Evolution of Relational Wealth

This chapter explores the concept of relational wealth, highlighting its significance beyond material aspects and emphasizing the role of social networks in individual well-being. It discusses the implications of social learning processes, particularly in hunter-gatherer societies, and how individual variability in relational wealth influences evolutionary fitness. Furthermore, the chapter examines the importance of cumulative culture and knowledge sharing in shaping human behavior and advancing societal development.

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