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A Theory of Everyone with behavioral researcher Dr. Michael Muthukrishna
A Bit of Optimism
Cultural Evolution and Social Dynamics
This chapter investigates the parallels between cultural evolution and natural selection, highlighting how self-preservation can lead to unintentional group preservation. It further explores the mechanisms of idea transmission and behavioral modeling in societies, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and shared norms in shaping human behavior and social interactions.
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