Testing Morality

The video explores the evolution of morality, focusing on new findings in primate behavior, such as prosocial tendencies and fairness. It discusses the Ultimatum Game, revealing insights into human and primate cooperation. The research highlights similarities in fairness between chimpanzees and humans, and future studies aim to explore cooperation and freeloading in primates. The methodology emphasizes testing cognition in controlled environments.

What were the initial thoughts on the origins of morality before recent findings?

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How has the understanding of fairness in primates evolved over the years?

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What is the Ultimatum Game and how do humans typically play it?

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What differences, if any, exist in the sense of fairness between chimpanzees and humans?

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What future research is being conducted to understand cooperation in chimpanzees?

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