TED: Why monkeys (and humans) are wired for fairness | Sarah Brosnan

The video explores the behavior of capuchin monkeys, focusing on their sense of fairness. It describes an experiment where monkeys trade tokens for food, revealing their preference for fairness over inequality. The video draws parallels between monkey behavior and human reactions to fairness, highlighting the evolutionary basis for cooperation. It discusses how fairness impacts societal structures and the importance of maintaining equitable systems for cooperation.

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