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#2148 - Gad Saad

The Joe Rogan Experience

Evolution of Human Skulls and Rituals

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This chapter explores the evolution of human brains due to the social intelligence hypothesis, leading to the development of the prefrontal cortex through an arms race. It delves into ancient practices of intentionally shaping skulls, like head binding and elongated skull forms, as symbols of status. The conversation also touches on bizarre rituals, group formations, and the human desire to belong, linking to ideologies, historical events, and beliefs in extraterrestrial origins.

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