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Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, and Michael Shermer Challenge Conventional Narratives

The Michael Shermer Show

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Genetics, Behavior, and Human Exchange

This chapter examines how genetics influences but does not determine human behavior, emphasizing the interaction between innate instincts and cultural constructs. It further explores the significance of trade and cooperation in human society, while addressing the complexities of economic systems and the socio-cultural implications arising from them.

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