The more generous and cooperative members of society work in the best interest of others – and themselves.
By Andis Sofianos and Eugenio Proto and Aldo Rustichini
What drives people to cooperate with each other? And what characteristics lead a person to do something that will both benefit them, and those around them? Our new research suggests that the answer is intelligence: it is the primary condition for a socially cohesive and cooperative society.
