Human cooperation is the norm not the exception.
replyThe norm is competition and cooperation is the tool we invented to compete more effectively.
replyCooperation is only competition’s favorite strategy.
The norm is cooperation and competition is the tool we invented to cooperate more effectively.
replyCompetition is only cooperation's favorite strategy.
(By choosing from competing groups we select more favorable cooperation partners, because there are too many to choose from.)
Both of our statements are true. darned doublethink.
It's ok, you are allowed to start from wrong premises. It's nice that you acknowledge your shortcomings.
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