https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/47

The way we make decisions says a lot about us. In this episode, we highlight two studies that delve into the idea of “Blind Cooperation.” It turns out that being the kind of person who spontaneously cooperates with others and offers help without calculation can confer social benefits in the long run. Namly, it’ll earn you the reputation of being trustworthy.

Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.

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Show Notes

• Preferential interactions promote blind cooperation and informed defection
• Uncalculating cooperation is used to signal trustworthiness