Robert Trivers

About the Author

Robert Trivers is a renowned evolutionary biologist and author whose groundbreaking work has profoundly influenced the fields of sociobiology and evolutionary psychology. A professor emeritus at Rutgers University, Trivers has spent decades exploring the intricate dynamics of social behavior, cooperation, and conflict through the lens of natural selection. His seminal theories, including reciprocal altruism and parental investment, have reshaped our understanding of human evolution and animal behavior. In his acclaimed book, The Folly of Fools: The Logic of Deceit and Self-Deception in Human Life, Trivers delves into the evolutionary roots of deception, revealing how self-deception serves as a survival strategy in social interactions. With a career marked by prestigious awards like the Crafoord Prize, Trivers continues to provoke thought on the biological underpinnings of human nature.