Dont forget that to some extent, sociality can cause everyone to have higher reproductive output (e.g. easy to find mates, support during giving birth and childcare etc.). However, when sociality is established, exploiting the system can be beneficial for own reproductive benefits. However, its only beneficial as long as the cheaters are in the minority. The ability to cheat in social systems is often a consequence of wealth disparity. Cheaters are often the ultra-rich - see Musk who contributes nothing - or people who exploit the system to get social benefits without contributing (e.g., being unemployed by choice and not paying taxes in countries with high unemployment support).
Dont forget that to some extent, sociality can cause everyone to have higher reproductive output (e.g. easy to find mates, support during giving birth and childcare etc.). However, when sociality is established, exploiting the system can be beneficial for own reproductive benefits. However, its only beneficial as long as the cheaters are in the minority. The ability to cheat in social systems is often a consequence of wealth disparity. Cheaters are often the ultra-rich - see Musk who contributes nothing - or people who exploit the system to get social benefits without contributing (e.g., being unemployed by choice and not paying taxes in countries with high unemployment support).