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Thriving on Selfishness.
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- Author(s): Krakovsky, Marina
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Scientific American. Apr2009, Vol. 300 Issue 4, p26-27. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
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This article discusses research into the relationships between altruists and cheaters from the perspective of evolutionary biology. This research, carried out by Omar Tonsi Eldakar, investigates the advantages gained by cheaters who decry cheating. The advantages available to people who punish cheaters while cheating themselves are considered.
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