Survival of the Fittest... or the Kindest?
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Cooperation in Crisis
This chapter examines the unexpected cooperative behavior of rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago following Hurricane Maria and draws parallels with human responses to crises. It challenges the notion that adversity breeds selfishness, showcasing examples of heightened altruism during disasters, and questions the dynamics of competition and collaboration in societal frameworks.
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