Get Along, Get Ahead
About this episode
The episode explores how group identity influences human behavior and success, featuring insights from experts in psychology and evolutionary biology.
The moment "I" becomes "we," something shifts—in our brains, our decisions, and our potential. First, Jay Van Bavel and Dominic Packer reveal how group identity shapes everything from performance to polarization. Then, evolutionary biologist Nichola Raihani zooms out to show why cooperation—not competition—may be the real engine of human success. Sponsored By: Notion — Try Custom Agents now at notion.com/daily
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