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Why The Selfish Gene Haunts Some Readers | A Conversation with John McWhorter

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

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Genes, Conflict, and Group Identity

This chapter explores the intricate ties between human genetics and conflict, referencing Steven Pinker's viewpoints on violence and human progress. It also delves into the impact of tribalism on beliefs, the complexities of human behavior, and recent surprising scientific discoveries about whales and hippos. The dialogue further examines the relationship between genetics and perceptions of identity, highlighting challenges to conventional wisdom on evolution and language.

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