Well, not quite. I don't think the conclusion applies at the scope of individual people. I think it's saying either that A) Successful behavioral patterns will

Well, not quite. I don't think the conclusion applies at the scope of individual people. I think it's saying either that A) Successful behavioral patterns will flourish (which is what Hayek says in The Fatal Conceit, and also reminds me of the ideas of The Selfish Gene); or B) Societies that display successful behavioral patterns will themselves flourish. (or both, of course)