Altruism is Most Profitable Strategy for Social Survival: Professor
Altruism is Most Profitable Strategy for Social Survival: Professor
"The desire to do good makes a person more self-confident," Marina Butovskaya, Doctor of Historical Sciences, told Sputnik.
According to the professor, biology and environment both shape altruism.
Moreover, urbanization and globalization influence perceptions of "us vs. them" and shape helping behavior norms.
Cross-cultural studies in Africa and Russia revealed that children's altruistic sharing varied by:
🟠social context,
🟠cultural background
🟠community size.
Economic structure significantly also affects altruism, shaping child-rearing practices and defining the boundaries of moral obligations.
Butovskaya’s research on traditional societies, including the Datoga pastoralists in Tanzania, reveals early human patterns of reciprocal aid—welcoming travelers and sharing resources during crises to foster collective resilience.
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