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Interview with Kevin Mitchell on Agency and Evolution
Decoding the Gurus
Exploring Theories of Human Intelligence Evolution
This chapter explores differing perspectives on the evolution of human intelligence, discussing the roles of toolmaking, social competition, theory of mind, and language in shaping cognitive abilities. The conversation also delves into philosophical debates about language's impact on thought, analogies, consciousness, and critiques a guru's presentation style while recommending their book.
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