Social scientists build case for 'survival of the kindest'
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 16:56
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, are challenging long-held beliefs that human beings are wired to be selfish. In a wide range of studies, social scientists are amassing a growing body of evidence to show we are evolving to become more compassionate and collaborative in our quest to survive and thrive.