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247 | Samuel Bowles on Economics, Cooperation, and Inequality

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Free Riding and Community Cooperation

This chapter examines free riding in historical hunter-gatherer societies and the strategies used to manage non-contributors. It discusses the balance between cooperation and free-riding, highlighting experiments that reveal the importance of community dynamics over top-down regulation. Additionally, the chapter addresses modern challenges such as climate change and the role of nationalism in fostering solidarity across diverse groups.

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