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Daniel Dennett: Philosophy, Free Will, Thinking Differently

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Evolution of Religion and Memetic Adaptations

This chapter examines the evolution of religion as a group-level cultural adaptation, exploring its role in providing social cohesion and cooperative behaviors in early civilizations. It discusses the concept of memetic evolution and highlights how certain religious practices, like unison chanting, serve as error correction devices that rely on group memory and contribute to the longevity of religions.

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