The Organic Matrix Network

Is Altruism an evolutionary trait?   Altruism is a concept that has been debated for centuries, but it's only in recent years that we've started to understand its true nature. What is Altruism?  Altruism is the willingness to act in another person's best interest, even if it means putting your interests aside. It is a social behavior that can be observed in both humans and animals. Where does Altruism come from? Altruistic behavior appears universal across cultures and species, suggesting that it is an evolved trait rather than something learned from culture or upbringing.  The question then becomes: How did Altruism evolve?  One theory suggests that altruistic behavior developed as an evolutionary advantage because it helps individuals form strong social bonds with others they can rely on during times of need (Baron-Cohen).  In this view, altruism evolved because individuals who behaved altruistically were more likely to survive and reproduce than those w...