Hamilton’s rule, introduced in the 1960s, says that altruism—helping others at your own expense—can evolve when the benefits to others, multiplied by how closely related they are to you, outweigh the cost to yourself. In simple terms, we’re more likely to make sacrifices for family because it helps our shared genes survive.
The science of sacrifice: How altruism and evolution can work in tandem
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