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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Survival of the Friendliest
Book • 2020
In 'Survival of the Friendliest,' Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods present a compelling case that human evolution was driven not by brute strength, raw intelligence, or ruthlessness, but by a unique capacity for friendliness and cooperative communication.
The authors advance the 'self-domestication theory,' which suggests that humans evolved to be more tolerant and cooperative, traits that also make us capable of great cruelty when our in-group is threatened.
The book explores how these traits shaped human history and offers insights into how we can expand our definition of who belongs to foster a more compassionate and cooperative society.
The authors advance the 'self-domestication theory,' which suggests that humans evolved to be more tolerant and cooperative, traits that also make us capable of great cruelty when our in-group is threatened.
The book explores how these traits shaped human history and offers insights into how we can expand our definition of who belongs to foster a more compassionate and cooperative society.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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Simon Sinek as a book that challenges the common misinterpretation of Darwin's "survival of the fittest."
Simon Sinek as a book that challenges the common misinterpretation of Darwin's "survival of the fittest."
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A Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
Mentioned by Ilarim Makelem in relation to the self-domestication hypothesis and testosterone levels.
What Is a Human? The New Science of the Genus Homo ~ Chris Stringer
