Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity

Discuss how Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods use anecdotes and personal stories to illustrate scientific concepts in Survival of the Friendliest. How do these narratives enhance the reader’s understanding of the material?

Analyze the theme of cooperation versus competition in the book. How do the authors argue that cooperation has been more critical to human survival and success? Provide specific examples from the text.

Look closely at the language used by the authors when discussing empathy. How does this language support their argument that empathy is essential to human progress?