Humans have a propensity for fairness and equality from "summary" of A Natural History of Human Thinking by Michael Tomasello
In the course of human evolution, our species has developed a remarkable capacity for cooperation and social interaction. One of the key aspects of this capacity is a strong inclination towards fairness and equality in social interactions. This propensity for fairness and equality is deeply ingrained in human nature and has played a crucial role in shaping human societies. From a very young age, children show a keen awareness of fairness and a strong desire for equality. Research has demonstrated that even infants as young as 15 months old display a preference for fairness and are quick to react when they perceive unfair treatment. This suggests that the inclination towards fairness and equality is not simply a learned behavior but is, in fact, a fundamental aspect of human cognition. The drive for fairness and equality is not limited to specific...
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