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A Theory of Everyone with behavioral researcher Dr. Michael Muthukrishna

A Bit of Optimism

CHAPTER

Origins of Religion and Cultural Evolution

This chapter explores the origins of religion while contrasting European and global perspectives. It emphasizes cultural evolution's role in shaping human differences and societal shifts, alongside the influence of brain development and educational backgrounds on reasoning.

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