Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics for Finite Populations and the Noise-Induced Reversal

This lecture explores eco-evolutionary dynamics for finite populations and noise-induced reversals as part of the "Decisions, Games, and Evolution" program at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Delve into how cooperation evolves across biological scales from cells to societies, examining the organizing principles behind this fundamental phenomenon. The presentation, delivered by Vishwesha Guttal, connects to broader program themes including evolutionary game theory, decision-making processes in biological communities, and the evolution of cooperation. Learn how individual choices in social conflicts are affected by environmental factors and population network structures, and how these individual behaviors shape collective outcomes. This 44-minute talk contributes to an interdisciplinary dialogue bringing together biologists, cognitive scientists, economists, and physicists to foster collaboration on understanding decision-making across all scales.