Understanding the social dynamics that cause cooperation to thrive, or fail
Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 14:20
in Psychology & Sociology
Examples of cooperation abound in nature, from honeybee hives to human families. Yet it's also easy enough to find examples of selfishness and conflict. Studying the conditions that give rise to cooperation has occupied researchers for generations, with implications for understanding the forces that drive workplace dynamics, charitable giving, animal behavior, even international relations.