Robert Trivers

Robert Trivers is an American biologist and researcher known for his work in evolutionary theory and social biology. He developed important ideas about how animals, including humans, behave in ways that enhance their survival and reproductive success. His concepts of reciprocal altruism explain how cooperative behavior can evolve in groups through mutual help, while parental investment theory explores why parents invest differently in sons and daughters. Trivers' work helps us understand the biological roots of social behaviors such as trust, cooperation, and competition, offering insights into how complex social systems develop in both animals and humans.