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496. Beyond Dawkins | Jonathan Pageau
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Cultural Memes and Human Evolution
This chapter explores the concept of memes as cultural symbols, illustrating how behaviors like handshaking transcend biological constraints and influence human evolution. The discussion highlights the Baldwin effect's role in cultural transformation, alongside the implications of social order, memory, and identity in shaping human experiences. Philosophical insights challenge materialist views, emphasizing the interconnectedness of perception, action, and the narratives that define our existence.
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