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SE Altruism and Evolution: Mathematical and Ethical Perspectives

SE 2

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Englisch

Interdisciplinary Discussion of "Supercooperators: Altruism, Evolution, and Why We Need Each Other to Succeed" by M. Nowak and R. Highfield

Often evolution is only identified with competition, or even only with aggression. Martin Vowak and Roger Highfield, however, highlight cooperation as the key to evolution in their seminal book "Supercooperators". Starting with the famous prisoner's dilemma they discuss topics like reciprocity, reputation, and reward, explaining also how selfless behavior arises naturally from competition; how forgiveness, generosity, and kindness have a mathematical rationale. This seminar discusses game theory and its application as well as ethical questions going together with it.

Discussion of 'Supercooperators" and presentation of papers on related topics

active participation in the seminar, oral presentations and written papers

- M. A. Nowak/ R. Highfield, Supercooperators: Altruism, Evolution, and Why We Need Each Other to Succeed. New York 2011.

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