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Selection for positive illusions

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  • Matthijs van Veelen

    (Matthijs van Veelen is at the Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision Making, University of Amsterdam, Roetersstraat 11, 1018 WB Amsterdam, the Netherlands.)

  • Martin A. Nowak

    (Martin A. Nowak is at the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA.)

Abstract

Everybody knows that overconfidence can be foolhardy. But a study reveals that having an overly positive self-image might confer an evolutionary advantage if the rewards outweigh the risks. See Letter p.317

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  • Matthijs van Veelen & Martin A. Nowak, 2011. "Selection for positive illusions," Nature, Nature, vol. 477(7364), pages 282-283, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:477:y:2011:i:7364:d:10.1038_477282a
    DOI: 10.1038/477282a
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    1. Shi, Yong-Dong & Zhong, Li-Xin & Xu, Wen-Juan, 2013. "Effects of group sensitivity on cooperation in N-person snowdrift game with dynamic grouping," Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Elsevier, vol. 56(C), pages 132-138.

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