I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among adult female spotted hyenas and intergenerational patterns in matrilineal social status @MSUHyenas https://t.co/nkRoorGESb
Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies.
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Discussion highlights include expressions of excitement about the research, with statements like 'Fascinating new paper' and references to forming alliances to improve social standing and fitness. The tone indicates curiosity and appreciation for the insights into social dynamics, especially about how alliances influence success across generations in both animals and humans.
Most posts acknowledge the findings, with some explicitly praising the idea that social alliances positively influence rank and fitness. For example, several discussions express enthusiasm about the research's implications for social behavior and success.
Posts convey high curiosity and engagement, especially by highlighting key aspects such as the benefits of alliances for social mobility and reproductive success. The tone suggests curiosity about the mechanisms and significance of these findings.
Many comments reference specific examples from the study, including mentions of hyenas and primates, indicating a moderate level of deep engagement with the content and its broader implications.
While most posts recognize the importance of the work, some consider its implications for understanding social hierarchies and success, but overall, the perceived impact remains moderate, as the discussion centers on understanding rather than immediate ch
Abstract in brief
- Social alliances and forming coalitions with top allies help individuals improve their social rank and access to resources in societies where hierarchies are based on arbitrary conventions rather than physical ability.
- In wild spotted hyenas studied over 27 years, individuals who repeatedly collaborate with their allies tend to move up in the hierarchy, which leads to increased reproductive success and better fitness outcomes.
- Over multiple generations, slight advantages in social rank can be amplified, highlighting how social alliances and status changes driven by conventions can have long-term impacts on survival and success in both animals and humans.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskySocial alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/YkEXO8Mzwh "[..] first step in reconciling the advantages of high status with the appearance of “arbitrary” conventions that structure inequality in animal and human societies."
Great work @_straussed and @MSUHyenas! Another benefit to living next to you all in the bush You elevate our social status! Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/Sc68i2Lao2
Fascinating new paper by @_straussed “Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies” https://t.co/ykYS8TMGkv
Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/7Cdexx1C5D
These results clarify the processes explaining prior results showing a similar pattern of decline in status over multiple generations. A few generations down the road, the descendants of high-status females are mid- to low-ranking. (3/6) https://t.co/0NWSBisAGW
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These results clarify the processes explaining prior results showing a similar pattern of decline in status over multiple generations. A few generations down the road, the descendants of high-status females are mid- to low-ranking. (3/6) https://t.co/0NWSBisAGW
@RuvinskyIlya This idea seems very system dependent. In primates and hyenas, females inherit rank from mothers with youngest daughter getting the highest rank. High rank in those cases leads to higher reproductive success. Eg https://t.co/gDQmtj99sp
@DoctoraGlas @Noragueda @Noctismalaga @yo_dona Los primates -conscientemente o no- usamos técnicas para mantener y reafirmar nuestro status social en el grupo con alianzas, a costa d discriminar o aislar al q consideramos enemigo. Jerarquías basadas en prestigio. Antropología es 1 d mis pasiones. Salud https://t.co/gGGevZLL3A
#Social alliances improve #rank and #fitness in convention-based societies..https://t.co/gDvKORlyaH
RT @a_baronca: Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/YkEXO8Mzwh "[..] first step in reconci…
RT @a_baronca: Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/YkEXO8Mzwh "[..] first step in reconci…
RT @a_baronca: Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/YkEXO8Mzwh "[..] first step in reconci…
Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/YkEXO8Mzwh "[..] first step in reconciling the advantages of high status with the appearance of “arbitrary” conventions that structure inequality in animal and human societies."
Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/YX1lKPqbiK
RT @cxdig: Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/sZtCAjnFs7 https://t.co/XuPB7zqzPp
*Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies* https://t.co/3i87HWhnU0
Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/gahNA68KWG
Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies [Ecology] https://t.co/knegUYUUhw
#Social alliances improve #rank and #fitness in convention-based societies #[ #Ecology #]..https://t.co/t0s5MV7507
#SafariLive This is the paper Lauren was talking about on the Sunrise Drive Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/hkKHsCgn5B
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @DieterLukas: New from @_straussed & @MSUHyenas: "Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies" - on the bene…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
RT @_straussed: I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among ad…
I'm very excited to share our latest work appearing online in @PNASNews this week! We present data on rank changes among adult female spotted hyenas and intergenerational patterns in matrilineal social status @MSUHyenas https://t.co/nkRoorGESb
RT @MSUHyenas: Fascinating new paper by @_straussed “Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies” https://t.co/…
RT @amiyaal: Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/7Cdexx1C5D
RT @MSUHyenas: Fascinating new paper by @_straussed “Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies” https://t.co/…
Fascinating new paper by @_straussed “Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies” https://t.co/ykYS8TMGkv
Great work @_straussed and @MSUHyenas! Another benefit to living next to you all in the bush You elevate our social status! Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/Sc68i2Lao2
New from @_straussed & @MSUHyenas: "Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies" - on the benefits of forming alliances to achieve upward social mobility in female hyenas https://t.co/OoHK33sByc
RT @amiyaal: Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/7Cdexx1C5D
Social alliances improve rank and fitness in convention-based societies https://t.co/7Cdexx1C5D
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