Angst vor übernatürlicher Bestrafung kann menschliche Gesellschaften mit der Natur in Einklang bringen: ein evolutionärer spieltheoretischer Ansatz – Kommunikation der Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften

> The current study aimed to build a mathematical model based on the evolutionary game theory and derive the conditions under which supernatural beliefs can spread in society, thereby preserving natural resources.

> Our results supported that supernatural beliefs would facilitate sustainable relationships between human societies and nature. In particular, the study highlighted supernatural beliefs as an essential driver for achieving sustainability by altering people’s interaction with nature.

A theory is only useful if it’s predictive in the real world, so I don’t see how this model is relevant. 75% of the world is religious (Pew Research, 2020) and we continue to collectively crap all over nature.