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The Evolution of Culture with Joseph Henrich [S2 Ep.20]

Conversations With Coleman

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Gene-Culture Co-evolution and Human Brain Expansion

This chapter discusses the concept of gene-culture co-evolution and how cultural evolution shapes our genetic evolution. It explores the rapid expansion of human brains over several million years, highlighting the importance of acquiring, storing, and organizing cultural information. The chapter also explores the role of extended middle childhood in humans and the period of apprenticing and further development during adolescence.

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