What do building pyramids, going to the moon, paddling a two-person canoe or dancing a waltz have in common? All these actions are the result of a common goal between multiple partners and lead to a mutual sense of obligation, known as “joint commitment.” This ability to cooperate is universal in humans and certain species of animals, like the great apes.
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Source: Phys.org