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The Evolution of Rational Monsters

DarkHorse Podcast

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Evolutionary Insights into the Holocaust

Exploring the Holocaust through an evolutionary lens, this chapter delves into the rationality behind Hitler's actions and cautions against equating logic with morality. It highlights the complexity of evolutionary logic and its intersection with ethical justifications, drawing parallels between evolutionary strategies and societal norms. The conversation also touches on the limitations of evolutionary biology in understanding historical events and the potential for predicting and preventing similar atrocities in the future.

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