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<p>Learning from others (social learning) is widely regarded as an important factor in our evolutionary success. Yet evolutionary models of learning suggest that social learning fails to benefit either the individual or the group. We argue that cultural transmission is beneficial under a minimally demanding set of conditions. Namely, social learning is group-beneficial so long as pairings are non-random and individuals can utilize mixed strategies.</p>

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A note on the evolution of social learning

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    2025年6月6日

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  • Justin P. Bruner

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Learning from others (social learning) is widely regarded as an important factor in our evolutionary success. Yet evolutionary models of learning suggest that social learning fails to benefit either the individual or the group. We argue that cultural transmission is beneficial under a minimally demanding set of conditions. Namely, social learning is group-beneficial so long as pairings are non-random and individuals can utilize mixed strategies.