Humans have evolved levels of cooperation that are unprecedented among primate species. You can see it even in babies. Say you are playing with a baby and begin to put the toys in a box. If you point to one of the toys, the baby is likely to put it in the box (Liebal et al. 2009).. Human babies are more likely than other primates to follow another’s pointing or gaze. Thus, even before adults have socialized them, babies show tendencies to be in sync with the social behavior of others, to infer others’ intentions to cooperate, and to prefer cooperation in others. . Anthony Biglan
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Humans are naturally social creatures. The human brain is wired to understand that its survival depends on cooperation. Those who thrive in the modern world are those who are able to put themselves in the shoes of others and work together to achieve common goals. There are so few examples of people who have excelled in our society because they have achieved their goals without working together with others. To succeed, you must know how to relate to other people.

Source: The Nurture Effect: How The Science Of Human Behavior Can Improve Our Lives And Our World

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