Source: EconLog
by Walker Wright
“Human beings are inherently pro-social creatures. Aristotle went so far as to refer to us as political animals, driven by our nature to create associations that culminate in the broader community of the polis. And our capacity for reciprocity, trust, and cooperation has deep evolutionary origins. These big brains of ours developed, in part, to handle the growing size and complexity of our social networks. We are wired to connect. It is no surprise, then, that research continues to demonstrate that social bonds are essential to human flourishing and well-being. Adam Smith seems to have tapped into this truth about human nature.” (02/03/25)
https://www.econlib.org/library/columns/y2025/wrightprosocial.html