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#152 - Lydia Denworth - Understanding Friendship

Modern Wisdom

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The Complexity of Human Relationships and Brain Evolution

This chapter examines Dunbar's number, suggesting humans can maintain close relationships with around 150 people based on brain capacity. It also highlights the impact of social structures on cognitive evolution and the importance of recognizing the connections within our social networks.

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