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The Evolution of Social Norms in Humans
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Humans have developed larger and more complex social groups than any other primates due to the enforcement of social norms. Social norms are rules that are enforced by third parties to maintain order and enforce expected behavior.
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Humans have developed large and complex social groups through cooperation, which is utilized as a strategy to win in competitive situations.
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Cooperation
Summary
Humans have developed large and complex social groups through cooperation, which is utilized as a strategy to win in competitive situations. This suggests that competition and cooperation are not mutually exclusive concepts.
ChapterThe Evolution of Social Norms in Humans
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Humans are able to form larger groups compared to other primates due to social norms.
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Social Norms
Summary
Humans are able to form larger groups compared to other primates due to social norms. Social norms are rules that are enforced by third parties that dictate what one is supposed to do or not supposed to do.