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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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The Evolutionary Trade-offs of Humanity

This chapter examines the intricate trade-offs of human evolution, focusing on the cognitive and physical traits that define our species. It discusses the implications of modern lifestyles on health, the potential for future evolution, and our relationship with the microbial world.

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