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The Adaptive Role of Leadership and Followership
04:02 - 19:01 (14:59)
The role of leadership and followership in human evolution is essential for coordinated cooperation towards a common goal, which is not commonly found in other species. Leadership can also be seen as a contested resource, closely tied to status hierarchy and access to resources and reputation.
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The evolution of leadership and followership in human history has been fostered by the need for cooperation in achieving common goals.
04:02 - 12:15 (08:13)
Summary
The evolution of leadership and followership in human history has been fostered by the need for cooperation in achieving common goals. This is particularly seen in the hunting and gathering kind of ecology where cooperation was needed to pursue food that was harder to obtain.
ChapterThe Adaptive Role of Leadership and Followership
Episode#545 - Chris Von Rueden - How Did Human Leadership Evolve?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The balance between leadership and dominance can be a complicated one, especially when it comes to accessing resources and reputation in a group.
12:15 - 19:01 (06:46)
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The balance between leadership and dominance can be a complicated one, especially when it comes to accessing resources and reputation in a group. In humans, dominant traits may be preferred in certain situations to help with coordination, but it's important to keep dominant individuals in check to avoid exploitation.