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#260 – Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Violence and Cooperation in Human Evolution

This chapter examines the complex interplay between violence, human evolution, and combat sports, highlighting our intrinsic fascination with aggression. It argues that while individualism drives competition, cooperation among peers is essential for progress in martial arts and societal advancement. The discussion also contrasts human social structures with those of primates, emphasizing the role of community in both our evolutionary success and technological innovation.

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