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The "What is Money?" Show
The Evolution of Money with Richard Dawkins (WiM476)
Jun 7, 2024
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses the definition of money as reciprocal altruism and its genetic connection. The podcast explores Darwinian theory, human uniqueness, and the implications of the digital age. It also touches on genetic codes, life origins, and the clash between Dawkins and Jordan Peterson.
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- Genes act as filters for future generations, ensuring good genes are passed on.
- Darwinian theory explains species improvement through natural selection.
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Evolution as Filtering and Survival of Genes
The podcast discusses how good genes are more likely to be passed on to future generations, emphasizing that each generation acts as a filter for genes. It explains the concept of a river of DNA as the fundamental language of life, highlighting the high fidelity replication of genetic information. The dialogue delves into the role of mutation in evolution, acknowledging its essential nature for genetic diversity.
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