The Evolutionary Origin of Human Cooperation

Abstract

One of the reasons for the success of humans on the globe is attributed to our high level of sociality and cooperation skills. When we consider humans to be one biological species, what was the evolutionary driving force of cooperation, and how was it different from other species? To answer these questions, this article reviews various aspects of cooperation found in organisms. The article also explores current understanding of the evolutionary origin of human cooperation by looking back the history of human evolution.