Exploring the Significance of Confidence in an Ultra-Social Species

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Confidence plays a crucial role in an ultra-social species like humans, facilitating the ability to attract allies, repel opponents, and find mates. This concept is rooted in the idea of being 'home ultra-social,' which emphasizes the importance of our species' intricate social interactions. Evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers highlights that evolution has predisposed humans to be more confident than necessary due to the immense value of confidence in our social structure. Despite overconfidence being a common bias with potential negative consequences, it is integral for societal value and effective decision-making within an ultra-social framework.

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