Why be nice? While it might seem quite natural to many to cooperate with others, not all animals necessarily operate according to that “moral” code. In fact, individuals who only consider their self-interest can avoid the costs of helping, while still reaping the benefits of being helped. So why do some animals help while others do not… Although the dark side of human nature often dominates the stories we tell, humans are also capable of being extremely cooperative. We live together in large societies that hinge on multiple people working together in tandem, and routinely engage in acts of altruism…
