The Evolutionary Importance of Sex, Conflict, and Cooperation

To survive, a species must find reward in sex and conflict. Sex ensures reproduction while conflict is inevitable in the competition for resources. Evolutionary success requires a balance between the two. Humans evolved with a robust neurological system to identify threats and respond quickly. Cooperation emerged as a superpower that elevated humans to the apex predator by forming alliances during conflicts. The combination of conflict and cooperation has been essential in human evolution.