
#607: Bitcoin Is Written In Our DNA with Jesse Myers
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast
Money's Role in Human Evolution
This chapter examines how the development of money contributed to the evolutionary success of Homo sapiens compared to Neanderthals. It links neurological changes in early humans to increased population densities and survival, and critiques traditional views on human superiority. Additionally, it introduces a theory connecting the historical use of primitive currencies, such as shell money, to the broader implications of economic systems and value perception in human societies.
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