Why Religion Keeps Evolving, with Robin Dunbar
Intelligence Squared
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Understanding Dunbar's Number and Religion's Role
This chapter explores Dunbar's number, the idea that humans can maintain around 150 meaningful social connections, and how this influences personal and organizational dynamics. It also discusses the evolutionary significance of religion, positing that it serves as an adaptive feature fostering community cohesion. Additionally, the chapter addresses the complexities of group selection versus kin selection in evolutionary biology, highlighting the cooperative behaviors observed in social animals.
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