kin selection
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, kin selection has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Veritasium (Oct 2025).
Kin selection is a process whereby natural selection favours a trait due to its positive effects on the reproductive success of an organism's relatives, even when at a cost to the organism's own survival and reproduction. Kin selection can lead to the evolution of altruistic behaviour. It is related to inclusive fitness, which combines the number of offspring produced with the number an individual can ensure the production of by supporting others. A broader definition of kin selection includes s
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Veritasium |
Who talks about kin selection on podcasts?
kin selection came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Veritasium.
- The Most Controversial Idea in Biology on Veritasium (Oct 2025)
What is kin selection mentioned alongside?
kin selection is most often mentioned alongside The Selfish Gene, Hostinger and California ground squirrels.
Mentioned together: The Selfish Gene, Hostinger, California ground squirrels, Joe Hanson, Primer