The evolution of peace (and war) is driven by an elementary social interaction mechanism

Ilan Fischer, Shacked Avrashi, Lior Savranevski

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Abstract

Here we revise Glowacki's model by proposing a simple and empirically tested mechanism that is applicable to a comprehensive set of social interactions. This parsimonious mechanism accounts for the choice of both cooperative and peaceful alternatives and explains when each choice benefits the interacting parties. It is proposed that this mechanism is key to the evolution of both peace and conflict.

Original languageAmerican English
Article numbere1
JournalBehavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume47
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jan 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
  • Physiology
  • Behavioral Neuroscience

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