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Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning

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Rethinking Monogamy: Biology and Culture

This chapter critically examines monogamy through the lens of biology and social structures, challenging misconceptions about hunter-gatherer societies and mating behaviors in the animal kingdom. The speakers emphasize the diversity of human relationships, exploring the flexibility of social bonds and the complexities of fidelity in various contexts. They conclude that traditional definitions of monogamy are overly simplistic, advocating for a nuanced understanding shaped by evolutionary psychology and cultural evolution.

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