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“Selfishness beats altruism within groups. Altruistic groups beat selfish groups. Everything else is commentary.”

Quote by David Sloan Wilson

Book:Does Altruism Exist?: Culture, Genes, and the Welfare of Others

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Does Altruism Exist?: Culture, Genes, and the Welfare of Others

Does Altruism Exist? investigates the origins and manifestations of altruistic behavior, considering both cultural and genetic influences on the welfare of individuals and communities. more

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David Sloan Wilson

David Sloan Wilson is a renowned evolutionary biologist and sociobiologist, born in 1949. His research in the field of sociobiology has had a profound impact on understanding human behavior and the evolutionary process. more

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