Yes it does. And we're not just talking about that warm fuzzy feeling inside. Maths indicates that it pays in evolutionary terms too. One of the most puzzling aspects of human behaviour is cooperation, in situations where backstabbing and selfishness would seem to be more rewarding. But it appears that the mathematics of evolution proves that being nice is unavoidable, even on our grumpiest of days.
Yes it does. And we're not just talking about that warm fuzzy feeling inside. Maths indicates that it pays in evolutionary terms too. One of the most puzzling aspects of human behaviour is cooperation, in situations where backstabbing and selfishness would seem to be more rewarding. But it appears that the mathematics of evolution proves that being nice is unavoidable, even on our grumpiest of days.