#57 — An Evening with Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris (1)
Making Sense with Sam Harris
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The Misunderstanding of the Selfish Gene
The chapter explores the main message of Richard Dawkins' book 'The Selfish Gene' and clarifies the misconception around its title. It discusses the evolutionary rationale for traits like post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, and highlights the power of selection in seemingly trivial genetic advantages.
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