Cultural Multilevel Selection Theory

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Peter Turchin:

“CMLS theory clarifies the relationship between competition and cooperation.

  • Competition between groups (up to whole societies) fosters within-group cooperation.
  • Competition within groups (between their members) destroys cooperation.

(http://peterturchin.com/cliodynamica/does-capitalism-destroy-cooperation/)