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Joe Henrich: How Culture Has Shaped Our Bodies and Brains

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The Influence of Culture on Evolution: The Case of Fire and Cooking

This chapter explores how the emergence of fire and cooking influenced the evolution of Homo erectus, resulting in changes in their bodies and expansion of their brains. It highlights the role of culture in shaping evolution through innovations and inventions.

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