[Lazamataz]

I think the evolutionary advantage to good arises in conditions of resource scarcity. The more selflessly you, I, and Humblegunner work together, the better a team we make, and the greater our advantage over the other teams.

If, however, resources are everywhere then there is no disadvantage to me screwing you and Humblegunner, as I will always be able to get resources elsewhere without you, and I get the short term advantage of having screwed you. (As in r-selection. Think of the rabbit who is the quintessential r-selected organism. Each rabbit exists in a field of grass it will never begin to fully consume.)

Interesting. I have developed a theory that morality is enhanced by scarcity. Note how, when civilizations have surpluses, they tend towards the immoral, and the hedonistic (Rome in antiquity, Europe in the 1700's, and America now are good examples). Your theorum correlates to mine.

[AnonymousConservative]

Your theory is absolutely right, IMO. The ironic part is the scarcity, in creating morality and societal functionality, produces excess, which then destroys it all, producing scarcity, which then restarts the cycle.

BTW, love the tag.