Kategorie: Society
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New study reveals the social leverage effect
How institutions turn weak reputational incentives into strong motives for co-operation Institutions are the backbone of human societies. They promote cooperation by rewarding prosocial behaviour and punishing selfish behaviour. But they face a fundamental paradox: although they were created to reward cooperation, they themselves depend on the cooperation of their members to function. A new…
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Love thy Neighbor How neighborhood enhances cooperation
Helping out your neighbor or minding your own business? A challenging choice with different benefits for each decision. Game theory provides guidance in making such choices—from a theoretical perspective. Novel findings by Jakub Svoboda and Krishnendu Chatterjee at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) reveal new network structures that enhance cooperation throughout a…
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“Religions are important for dealing with climate change and hunger”
US anthropologist Naveeda Khan from Johns Hopkins University will talk at the Cluster of Excellence “Religion and Politics” – Lecture about the importance of religion for dealing with the effects of climate change, such as hunger – COP29 observer of Bangladesh delegation to come to Münster – Public evening lecture in English next Tuesday. Entitled…
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Love at retirement age What does it take to fall in love again late in life?
The first great love is something very special. We usually remember it well even after years and perhaps even decades. Even though it rarely lasts. But what about the last great love? Isn’t it just as special? Until when do you have the chance of love? Is there an age limit? Dr Sarah Seidl, Professor…
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Opportunities for realisation spur innovation 6000 years ago
The UN’s Human Development Index provides new explanations for the success of Europe’s first large settlements. Kiel/Germany, December 2nd, 2024 Shards of pottery vessels, traces of house foundations, a few bones – archaeological excavations primarily bring to light the remains of material culture. Numerous tools are needed to draw conclusions about social conditions or the…
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Sharing is caring Central Europe’s first farming society lived on an equal footing
Genetic study also shows long-distance migrations in Neolithic societies Vienna/Austria, December, 2nd, 2024 – An international research team led by Pere Gelabert and Ron Pinhasi from the University of Vienna and David Reich from Harvard University has presented the most complete set of genetic data to date from the Early Neolithic in Central Europe. The…