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A Little More Than Kin – Richard Powers

Emergence Magazine Podcast

CHAPTER

The Paradox of Sacrifice and Kinship

This chapter explores the profound links between genetic relationships and the idea of sacrifice, emphasizing that kinship goes beyond genetic ties. It examines the motivations behind selfless acts, contrasting Hamilton's rule of kin selection with the instinctual drive to protect both close and distant allies during times of threat.

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