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Using Evolutionary Science To Change Behaviour - Professor David Sloan Wilson

The Weekend University

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Introduction

David sloane wilson is one of the words foremost evolutionary thinkers and a gifted communicator about evolution to the general public. His work has had a big impact on my own wordvew ond my view of human nature, and has shown me how an evolutionary view of life has the potential to transform human culture in a way that is optimal for both human flourishing and the welfare of the planet. We often use words such as adapt and evolved in the vernacular to describe our attempts at positive change. And yet we seldom think to consult the actual science of evolutionary science. So let's get started with some things that you already know.

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