The Leaning Tower of Morality — my latest post at Ribbonfarm https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2017/11/28/the-leaning-tower-of-morality/ …pic.twitter.com/auVwXM2VBd
-
It sounds like Dawkins still thinks altruism is adaptive & stable, even if it's now used more broadly than its original "purpose" would imply.
I agree it's a bit muddled (he was speaking extemporaneously). But when he says, "Reciprocation largely depends on encountering the same individual again and again," it seems inconsistent with the adaptiveness of the "be nice to anybody" rule.
-
-
Question: couldn't any behavioral trait be considered "vestigial" as soon as we decide to consciously override it? (e.g. preference for sugary foods). In this sense, altruism itself could be vestigial regardless of whether its cause is individual or group selection.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.