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08 December 2006
Why are we nice to each other?
As animals we are influenced by our evolution in a way that is both inherent and profound.
There are a few areas of science (i.e. sociobiology, human behavioral ecology and evolutionary psychology) that have grown to improve our understanding of how our gene's survival has required phenomena such as empathy and altruism - characteristics that are, incidentally, commonly found amongst other species.
The following links should serve to give you a good introduction to an understanding of the influences upon our
Video
Why good guys finish first.
A 1980's BBC documentary presented by Richard Dawkins.
Web pages
New scientist: Survival of the nicest.
New scientist: Why altruism paid off for our ancestors.
Scientific America: Love thy neighbour evolved out of vicious competition
There are a few areas of science (i.e. sociobiology, human behavioral ecology and evolutionary psychology) that have grown to improve our understanding of how our gene's survival has required phenomena such as empathy and altruism - characteristics that are, incidentally, commonly found amongst other species.
The following links should serve to give you a good introduction to an understanding of the influences upon our
Video
Why good guys finish first.
A 1980's BBC documentary presented by Richard Dawkins.
Web pages
New scientist: Survival of the nicest.
New scientist: Why altruism paid off for our ancestors.
Scientific America: Love thy neighbour evolved out of vicious competition
Labels: alturism, evolution, science, sociobiology
