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How WEIRD Societies Shaped the World w/Evolutionary Biologist Joseph Henrich

Conversations with Peter Boghossian

CHAPTER

Cultural Epistemology and Collective Cognition

This chapter explores the impact of cultural contexts on knowledge, evidence, and scientific inquiry, advocating for an understanding of epistemology as a culturally developed framework. The discussion also highlights the significance of social learning and cognitive diversity in fostering innovation and creativity within societies. Through various topics, the speakers reflect on the influence of cultural evolution on human intelligence and the potential contributions of different communities to collective knowledge.

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