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Alcohol & Evolution with Dr. Edward Slingerland

Mindful Drinking

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Exploring Evolutionary Theories of Alcohol Consumption

Delving into evolutionary theories of human affinity to alcohol, the chapter discusses concepts like the evolutionary hijack theory and mismatch theory. It explores adaptive functions of alcohol at individual and group levels, speculating on its role in human evolution for cooperation and innovation.

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