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Mentioned in 28 episodes
The Secret of Our Success
Book • 2018
In 'The Secret of Our Success', Joseph Henrich presents a provocative alternative to the standard narrative about human evolution.
He argues that the key to human success is not our individual intelligence, but our ability to form collective brains that store and transmit vast amounts of cultural knowledge.
Henrich draws on findings from anthropology, linguistics, behavioral economics, psychology, and evolutionary biology to demonstrate how culture and genes interact in a unique evolutionary process that drives human innovation and progress.
The book challenges traditional views of evolution and highlights the importance of social and cultural factors in shaping human behavior and achievements.
He argues that the key to human success is not our individual intelligence, but our ability to form collective brains that store and transmit vast amounts of cultural knowledge.
Henrich draws on findings from anthropology, linguistics, behavioral economics, psychology, and evolutionary biology to demonstrate how culture and genes interact in a unique evolutionary process that drives human innovation and progress.
The book challenges traditional views of evolution and highlights the importance of social and cultural factors in shaping human behavior and achievements.
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Mentioned in 28 episodes
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Dwarkesh Patel when discussing Joseph Henrich's work on cultural evolution and its impact on human progress.
Dwarkesh Patel when discussing Joseph Henrich's work on cultural evolution and its impact on human progress.
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2027 Intelligence Explosion: Month-by-Month Model — Scott Alexander & Daniel Kokotajlo
Mentioned by Dwarkesh Patel when discussing the evolution of human cooperation and knowledge sharing.
Dwarkesh Patel when discussing the evolution of human cooperation and knowledge sharing.
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The Past and Future of AI (with Dwarkesh Patel)
Mentioned by Scott Young, referencing his work on cultural learning and human evolution.
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How to Get Better at Anything
Mentioned by William MacAskill as books that impacted his thinking on human behavior and cultural evolution.
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Michael Morris as a book discussing the complexity of human culture and the Tucano people's cassava preparation traditions.
Michael Morris as a book discussing the complexity of human culture and the Tucano people's cassava preparation traditions.
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298 - Tribal - Michael Morris
Mentioned by Drew Cohen when discussing a book about explorers encountering a native tribe and their method of preparing a poisonous tuber.
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Interview. Evolution's Todd Haushalter on Gaming, Moats, and Why It's So Hard to Catch Them.
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a book exploring how culture drives human evolution.
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469. The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not
Mentioned by Rafe Kelley as an example of a book that delves into cultural evolution and the importance of cultural practices.
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Rafe Kelley - Movement, Mind, Meaning
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a book exploring how culture drives human evolution and shapes our psychology.
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Mentioned by Drew Cohen when discussing the importance of considering the entire system of a business model, not just individual components.
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Floor & Decor: Raising the Floor - [Business Breakdowns, EP. 87]
Mentioned during a discussion about books encountered early in life that shaped their moral views.
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Rob Wiblin on how he ended up the way he is
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Joe Walker as an example of someone who sits within the paradigm created by Rob Boyd and Pete Richardson.
Joe Walker as an example of someone who sits within the paradigm created by Rob Boyd and Pete Richardson.
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How a learning athlete prepares to interview Nobel Prize winners (with Joe Walker)
