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The evolution of peace (and war) is driven by an elementary social interaction mechanism

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 January 2024

Ilan Fischer Open the ORCID record for Ilan Fischer [Opens in a new window] ,
Shacked Avrashi Open the ORCID record for Shacked Avrashi [Opens in a new window]  and
Lior Savranevski
Ilan Fischer*
Affiliation:
School of Psychological Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel ifischer@psy.haifa.ac.il savrashi@campus.haifa.ac.il sliory@gmail.com
Shacked Avrashi
Affiliation:
School of Psychological Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel ifischer@psy.haifa.ac.il savrashi@campus.haifa.ac.il sliory@gmail.com
Lior Savranevski
Affiliation:
School of Psychological Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel ifischer@psy.haifa.ac.il savrashi@campus.haifa.ac.il sliory@gmail.com
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Abstract

Here we revise Glowacki's model by proposing a simple and empirically tested mechanism that is applicable to a comprehensive set of social interactions. This parsimonious mechanism accounts for the choice of both cooperative and peaceful alternatives and explains when each choice benefits the interacting parties. It is proposed that this mechanism is key to the evolution of both peace and conflict.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 47 , 2024 , e7
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