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unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

383. The Interdisciplinary Nature of Evolution with David Sloan Wilson

Feb 12, 2024
David Sloan Wilson, professor emeritus of biology and anthropology, discusses the interdisciplinary nature of evolution and its application in various fields. He explores major transitions in evolution, the persuasive power of simulations, and the combination of diversity and cooperation. Wilson also emphasizes the need for an overarching theory to dissolve boundaries and the possibility of organizing humanity as a cooperative super organism.
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Quick takeaways

  • Adopting an evolutionary perspective in various domains, such as management and policy-making, can lead to more effective practices.
  • Group selection is an essential concept in understanding human cooperation.

Deep dives

The Importance of Multi-Level Selection

Multi-level selection theory explores the concept that both innate and adaptive components, which are influenced by genetics and cultural symbol types, play a crucial role in human behavior.

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