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Cultural evolution (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
Apr 17, 2024
Economist Robin Hanson and philosopher Agnes Callard delve into cultural evolution, comparing species to human societies, discussing innovation spread, societal norms, legal regulations, diversity preservation, fertility strategies, and the complexities of 'weirdness' in cultural evolution.
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- Species fragmentation impacts innovation within and between species.
- Local cultures enhance innovation spread within but impede cross-cultural exchange.
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Cultural Variation and Evolution
Cultural variety and selection play a key role in biological evolution. Two kinds of innovations in biology, within and between species, stem from the degree of species fragmentation. Smaller, fragmented species exhibit more innovation within a species but hinder innovation shared between species. This trade-off serves as a key parameter in assessing culture's evolutionary path.
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