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Think For Yourself: Breaking Out Of Indoctrination

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

CHAPTER

Exploring the Selfish Gene and Altruistic Behaviors

The chapter delves into the concept of selfish genes leading to altruistic behaviors, discussing how genes drive survival and shape organisms for replication. It explores the idea of genetic inheritance, the role of DNA in building organisms, and the continuous flow of genetic material through time. The discussion also covers how selfish genes can lead to altruism and kindness, exploring examples of altruistic behavior in animals and humans.

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