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How We Evolved to Compete in a Cooperative World

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The Complexity of Human Nature: Balancing Cooperation and Competition

This chapter delves into the complexities of human nature, illustrating how people oscillate between cooperative and selfish behaviors based on their social environment. It argues against the simplistic view of humans as purely altruistic or selfish, emphasizing the importance of recognizing our evolutionary influences to foster better social norms.

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