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'A Theory of Everyone'

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The Impact of Isolation on Cultural and Technological Advancement

This chapter examines the intersection of dual inheritance theory with human innovation and cultural evolution, emphasizing the challenges faced by isolated societies like the Australian Aborigines. It also contrasts the learning behaviors of chimpanzees and human children, illustrating the significance of cultural knowledge in technological progress.

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