The Social Instinct
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Nichola Raihani explores cooperation across the living world and within human societies. Her account considers how individuals coordinate, build trust, and manage conflicting interests, showing why social life cannot be understood through competition alone.
Why I include it
I include this as a counterpoint to books centered on conflict. Cooperation is just as important to understanding institutions, communities, and power.
