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Psychology of Cooperation 4 of 6
Trust and Reciprocity
What helps cooperation develop.
The central question
How can I build trust with someone I don't automatically identify with?
Do you relate?
“I sometimes hold back from cooperating because I’m not sure others will do their part.”
- 1Discover & understand · 5 minDiscover the tendency→
- 2Reflect · 6 minRecognise and reflect→
- 3Practise & learn from experience · 5 minPractise and review→
Perspective challenge
Neighbours try to organise a shared clean-up of their street.
Before revealing, think: what might each person be protecting?
An organiser
“If everyone helps a little, it’ll be easy.”
A sceptic
“Last time only three people showed up.”
The thread of responsibility
For ourselves → For others → For our communities → For humanity and the future
Progress isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming more aware of our choices and more deliberate in how we live.