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Nathan Cofnas: Judaism's group evolutionary strategy and hereditarianism defended

Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning

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Controversies in Jewish Identity and Evolution

This chapter examines the controversial theories surrounding Judaism as a group evolutionary strategy, focusing on the work of Kevin MacDonald and its implications for social dynamics. It critiques the academic reception of these ideas over time while also addressing the complexities of Jewish identity and ancestry. The speaker reflects on their personal experiences with backlash and censorship after engaging with these contentious topics, highlighting the ongoing debates within academic discourse.

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