TED: Why monkeys (and humans) are wired for fairness | Sarah Brosnan

The video explores the behavior of capuchin monkeys, focusing on their sense of fairness. It describes an experiment where monkeys trade tokens for food, revealing their preference for fairness over inequality. The video draws parallels between monkey behavior and human reactions to fairness, highlighting the evolutionary basis for cooperation. It discusses how fairness impacts societal structures and the importance of maintaining equitable systems for cooperation.

How do capuchin monkeys react when they see another monkey receiving a better reward?

What role does cooperation play in the sense of fairness among humans?

What are some of the societal implications of perceived unfairness as discussed in the text?

In what ways do humans and capuchin monkeys differ in their responses to inequality?