The concept of multi level selection has had some epoc changes in the science over the last forty years. Each of us, as part of our genum, a our itive or co operative, depending on the circumstances. The fittest individual is likely to have more offspring m and often you can increase your own individual fitness by not helping or co operating with others. And this goes back to darwin. I mean, his h assent of man, you know, he actually recognized that groups of humans that were more co operative and collaborative were likely to leave more offspring than those who were selfish and competitive.
On this episode we meet with ecological economist and Professor in Community Development & Applied Economics and Public Administration, Josh Farley.
Farley explores the importance of human cooperation in a modern superstructure that incentivizes competition. What role will cooperation play in helping us solve our largest existential problems?
Farley explains the critical social dilemma humans face: How can we grapple with the paradox that individuals are better served to act selfishly, but cooperation among individuals makes everyone better off?
Additionally, Professor Farley helps us distinguish the difference between how a system works, and how we can understand and participate in changing a system.
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