The Evolution of Storytelling and Morality

This chapter explores the intersection of Darwinian evolution and human storytelling, using examples like mosquitoes and pigs to illustrate survival and the randomness of genetic traits. It emphasizes the importance of narrative in understanding morality, with insights into how storytelling conveys virtues and guides human behavior. The discussion also highlights the cultural significance of cathedrals as moral beacons and the unique human ability to navigate complex scenarios beyond immediate reality.