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Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, and Michael Shermer Challenge Conventional Narratives
The Michael Shermer Show
Genetics, Behavior, and Economic Exchange
This chapter explores the influence of human genetics on behavior within societal contexts, emphasizing how instincts like tribalism and the propensity for religion affect economic interactions. It highlights the dual nature of these instincts, discussing both the challenges they pose to progress and their role in fostering trade and prosperity, while also addressing historical prejudices linked to financial roles in society.
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