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How cultural evolution shapes us - Part 1

Simplifying Complexity

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Evolution in Stable Environments

This chapter explores the evolution of the gut parasite Trichinella spiralis within unchanging environments, emphasizing its simple life cycle and adaptation strategies. It contrasts the parasite's survival mechanisms with the complexities of human evolution, particularly focusing on the transformative shift from a raw food diet to cooking and its effects on calorie efficiency and social cooperation.

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