The word ‘prosocial’ describes an orientation toward the welfare of others and society as a whole.  My guest today is David Sloan Wilson.  David is an American evolutionary biologist and a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences and Anthropology at Binghamton University. He is a son of the author Sloan Wilson, co-founder of the Evolution Institute, and co-founder of the recent spinoff nonprofit Prosocial World. In this episode, you’ll hear about the following: Expanding Darwin’s Theory of Evolution The fight or flight response while in groups and while we’re alone Privatization of resources The Core Design Principles How to select enlightened behaviors to reach valued goals And much more! Thanks again for listening to the Humanitarian Entrepreneur podcast!  We’re not in this alone.  We’re a community and we’re all in this together to help the planet. Don’t forget to share this episode and leave us a review if you found it helpful. Enjoy my conversation with David!   In This Episode: [1:26] – We’re introduced to our guest, David Sloan Wilson, and learn what it means to be one of the world’s foremost evolutionary biologists.  [3:19] – What called David to create Evolution Institute and Prosocial World? [5:36] – We’ve always lived in a group context.  Here’s what that has meant over the centuries for our species. [7:44] – David expands on how our brains interpret the fight or flight response while we’re in a group and while we’re alone.  [9:42] – This is how Prosocial World helps people get out of their turtle shell. [13:02] – David explains the tragedy of the commons. [15:22] – David lists the core design principles. [19:07] – We hear about the two pillars of Prosocial World. [20:22] – How to learn to be flexible in “approach and avoid” situations. [24:10] – What are the different ways that people interested in working with David can get a hold of him?  [25:55] – Tiffany wraps up the conversation.   Resources: To connect with Tiffany to solve problems or affect the kind of change you want: calendly.com/humanitarianentrepreneur   Website:https://humanitarian-entrepreneur.com    Does Altruism Exist?: Culture, Genes, and the Welfare of Others https://bookshop.org/a/54969/9780300219883   The Neighborhood Project:  Using Evolution to Improve My City, One Block at a Time https://bookshop.org/a/54969/9780316037679   This View of Life:  Completing the Darwinian Revolution https://bookshop.org/a/54969/9781101872819   Evolution for Everyone:  How Darwin’s Theory Can Change the Way We Think about Our Lives https://bookshop.org/a/54969/9780385340922   Connect with David: Twitter: https://twitter.com/David_S_Wilson    David Sloan Wilson Archive: https://davidsloanwilson.world/ About: https://davidsloanwilson.world/about-david-sloan-wilson/ Evolution Institute Website: https://evolution-institute.org Prosocial World Website: https://www.prosocial.world   Contact:  hello@prosocial.world