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#344 Joseph Henrich: Cultural Evolution, Human Cooperation, and WEIRD Psychology

The Dissenter

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Debate on Genetic vs Cultural Group Selection in Human Social Behavior

The chapter explores the debate between genetic group selection and cultural group selection in shaping human social behavior, arguing against the importance of genetic group selection due to gene flow and in favor of cultural group selection driven by social norms and behaviors in different societies.

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