Sarah Brosnan
Primate Behavior Researcher | Uncovering the Science of Cooperation
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Sarah Brosnan is a leading expert on primate behavior and the evolutionary origins of human cooperation. As a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Georgia State University, her pioneering research has shed new light on how cooperation and fairness emerged in social species.
Brosnan's TED Talks have been viewed millions of times, exploring topics like inequity aversion in capuchin monkeys and the biological basis of human economic decision-making. Her insights help audiences understand the deep evolutionary roots behind our social and financial behaviors.
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Why monkeys (and humans) are wired for fairness
Fairness matters ... to both people and primates. Sharing priceless footage of capuchin monkeys responding to perceived injustice, primatologist Sarah Brosnan explores why humans and monkeys evolved to care about equality -- and emphasizes the connection between a healthy, cooperative society and everyone getting their fair share.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED Salon UNDP 2020 | 2020 |
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