

#32 - Dr David Sloan Wilson
Feb 26, 2021
Dr. David Sloan Wilson, an expert in Evolution, joins Rory Sutherland to discuss the misconceptions about evolutionary theory. They explore the influence of individualism, the shift from physics to complexity in science, the distinction between evolved and designed systems, the transition from group selection to multi-level selection, the power of storytelling, and the importance of a common identity and whole earth ethic.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Stigma of Group Selection and the Influence of Individualism
01:39 • 6min
Shifting from Physics to Complexity: Embracing Complexity in Science
08:06 • 3min
The Distinction Between Evolved and Designed Systems
11:07 • 2min
Transition from Group Selection to Multi-Level Selection
13:19 • 30min
The Influence of Individuals and the Power of Storytelling
43:08 • 2min
Cruder Meaning Systems and the Importance of Common Identity
45:10 • 12min