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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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Crisis of Values and Identity Politics

This chapter explores the perceived crisis of values in the Western world, focusing on essential principles such as democracy and enlightenment that are under threat. It discusses the distinctions between multi-level and group selection in society, emphasizing the role of cooperation and competition at various biological scales. The conversation also touches on the evolving definitions of political ideologies and how identity politics can create divisiveness, advocating for a more inclusive 'whole earth ethic.'

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