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David Sloan Wilson interview on Group Selection, Memes, and Western Values

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Cultural Adaptation: Surviving vs. Thriving

This chapter examines cultural adaptation through the lens of historical evaluations of non-European societies, specifically focusing on the Inuit's unique strategies for survival in their Arctic environment. It challenges traditional perceptions of cultural superiority, suggesting a more nuanced understanding of what it means to be 'adapted' within specific contexts.

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