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Evolution of In-Group Favoritism
(Nature Publishing Group, 2012)
In-group favoritism is a central aspect of human behavior. People often help members of their own group more than members of other groups. Here we propose a mathematical framework for the evolution of in-group favoritism ...
The logic of indirect speech
(National Academy of Sciences, 2008)
When people speak, they often insinuate their intent indirectly rather than stating it as a bald proposition. Examples include sexual come-ons, veiled threats, polite requests, and concealed bribes. We propose a three-part ...
An Evolutionary Explanation for Ineffective Altruism
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2020-10-12)
We donate billions to charities each year, yet much of our giving is ineffective. Why are we motivated to give but not to give effectively? Building on evolutionary game theory, we argue that donors evolved (genetically ...