Global Study Reveals Humanity's Hidden Capacity for Cooperation

A landmark study of 100,000 people across 125 countries reveals that humans are far more cooperatively inclined than we realize—69% chose to help anonymous strangers even at personal cost, challenging the pessimistic narrative that self-interest dominates human nature. This awakening to our genuine capacity for collective action offers hope that cooperation at scale is not just possible but deeply rooted in who we are.