Supercooperators by Peter Nowak
Altruism, Evolution, and Why We Need Each Other to Succeed
Explores how cooperation, not just competition, shapes evolution and society, presenting the mathematical logic of game theory and evolutionary dynamics to show when and why cooperation emerges. Drawing on examples from microbes to humans, it outlines key mechanisms—such as kin selection, direct and indirect reciprocity, spatial structure, and group selection—that enable altruism to thrive. It argues that harnessing these principles can strengthen institutions, spur innovation, and help address collective challenges from public health to climate change.
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- 2011
- Nationality
- British
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- Pages
- 340-360
- Original Language
- English
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