How Altruism Evolved in Humans

The video explores the concept of altruism, its presence in religious teachings, and its puzzling nature from an evolutionary perspective. It discusses biological altruism in animals, particularly vervet monkeys, and introduces the inclusive fitness theory, which explains altruism through kinship. The video also covers directed altruism, empathy, and the role of cultural evolution and religion in promoting altruistic behavior.

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