The Human Superpower of Cooperation and Rapid Learning

This chapter explores the unique ability of humans to cooperate and learn quickly, discussing how businesses can harness this power. It delves into cultural evolution, questioning why humans alone can build spaceships, and emphasizes that our intelligence alone is insufficient to explain this, highlighting the significance of intense cooperation with strangers and our capacity to rapidly evolve our cultures. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of learning, which extends beyond classrooms and involves observing others and adopting successful models.