Evolutionary Psychology with J_Alexander: Lesson 07 - Costly Signaling

From the smallest of bacteria to the largest of whales, all life on planet Earth was shaped by the same process and it all plays by the same rules. Knowing these rules and appreciating their impact helps you understand the psychology and behavior of all living things, from the outside world to inside your own head.

In this lesson, we will discuss Costly Signaling theory: the idea that signals must be costly to produce in order to maintain their credibility. We will also see how these principles can be applied to understanding the practical matter of why humans enjoy playing games

[johnnyBrwn]

I mean, I think people donate due to empathy and wanting to have a long lasting impact given that they're mortal.

[thealchimik]

Huh, never knew I don’t get laid because I’m bad at hearthstone 😢