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A Theory of Everyone

The New Science of Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going
Book • 2023
In 'A Theory of Everyone,' Michael Muthukrishna presents a bold and original work that integrates research from across the sciences, humanities, and the field of cultural evolution.

The book argues that human dominance is rooted in our unique ability to create and pass on culture—a shared body of knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Muthukrishna proposes four 'laws of life'—energy, innovation, cooperation, and evolution—as essential for solving the practical and existential challenges facing humanity, such as polarization, inequality, productivity stagnation, and the energy crisis.

The book is divided into two parts: the first explains 'who we are' and 'how we got here,' while the second explores practical policy solutions for our current predicament.

Muthukrishna's approach is characterized by a scientific method, a wide range of academic research, and an engaging writing style that makes complex ideas accessible to readers.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Sean M. Carroll
as an ambitious book that attempts to synthesize many ideas from economics and psychology.
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Edward Hughes
as a book summarizing the modern view of cultural evolution.
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Simon Sinek
as a book offering remarkable ideas on why we are the way we are and what we can do to help direct our society.
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A Theory of Everyone with behavioral researcher Dr. Michael Muthukrishna
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Michael Muthukrishna
as a book that lays out a theory of everyone and discusses its implications for society.
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Adam Russell
in a discussion about collective intelligence and the limitations of individual intelligence.
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Matthew Syed
as a behavioral economist who can see a way that our society will adapt to the digital world.
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Recommended by Kenneth Cukier for its insights into cultural evolution and its application to understanding societal challenges.
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Michael Kovnat
as a book offering a broad view of humanity's past, present, and future.
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Curt Jaimungal
as a contributor to the Theories of Everything project, with his Theory of Everyone.
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Edward Hughes
as a wonderful book summarizing the modern view of cultural evolution.
Claude Cooperates! Exploring Cultural Evolution in LLM Societies, with Aron Vallinder & Edward Hughes

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