Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman Ep20 "Why does your brain care more about some people than others?"
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Aug 7, 2023 AI Snips
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Evolution of Cooperation
- Human cooperation evolved through kin selection and group selection.
- Individuals in cooperative groups increase their survival chances, leading to "U-sociality".
Cost of U-sociality
- U-sociality, while beneficial for large-scale cooperation, creates in-groups and out-groups.
- This tribalism is studied by social neuroscience, a field exploring trust, reputation, and allegiances in the brain.
Trolley Dilemma and Emotions
- The trolley dilemma highlights the role of emotions in decision-making.
- People are more likely to sacrifice one life for five in a lever scenario, but less so when direct physical action is required.