Minds Almost Meeting

Cultural evolution (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)

Apr 17, 2024
Guest
Robin Hanson
Guest
Agnes Callard
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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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Innovation and Fragmentation in Species
02:03 • 7min
3
Cultural Evolution and Innovation Across Societies
08:34 • 10min
4
Cultural Evolution and Legal Norms
18:52 • 9min
5
Cultural Evolution and Diversity in Society
27:35 • 10min
6
Cultural Evolution and Fertility Strategies
37:11 • 16min
7
Balancing Cultural Innovations for Societal Progress
53:24 • 6min
8
Exploring the Complexities of 'Weirdness' and Cultural Evolution
59:08 • 2min