Invisible Rivals

Invisible Rivalry (2025) explores the interplay between human cooperation and competition. Drawing on multiple disciplines including biology and anthropology, it argues that rather than being purely cooperative or competitive, human motivation is a blend of both. It suggests we address our tendency toward self-interest to help create the best society we can. 

• Social science and psychology enthusiasts interested in the evolutionary origins of human behavior
• Policymakers and regulators working to create robust institutions
• Business owners working to create productive company cultures

Jonathan R. Goodman, a social scientist at the University of Cambridge, studies social and evolutionary theory. His work has appeared in major publications such as the Financial Times, New Scientist, Nature, the Guardian, and Scientific American.