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Were Neanderthals Cannibals? + AI With Professor Avi Loeb

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

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Survival and the Taboo of Cannibalism

This chapter delves into the psychological and moral dilemmas surrounding cannibalism in extreme survival situations, with references to historical events like the Donner Party. It also explores anthropological perspectives on cannibalism, examining its cultural contexts and the intriguing relationship between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.

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