Liane Gabora
Researcher in cognitive science and cultural evolution focusing on creativity, conceptual combination, and autocatalytic models of cultural change; author of work applying quantum-inspired math to concept representation and cultural evolution.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 38min
What's Changing Human Evolution? - Dr. Liane Gabora (Part 2) , DemystifySci #391
Dr. Liane Gabora, a cognitive science and cultural evolution researcher, dives deep into how culture, creativity, and choice shape human evolution. She argues that ideas evolve through social dynamics rather than mere genetic transmission. The conversation explores concepts like autocatalytic networks, the balance between creators and imitators, and the pitfalls of meme theory. Gabora emphasizes the importance of nurturing creativity and making conscious choices about tradition versus innovation, highlighting the co-evolution of biological and cultural systems.
Jan 4, 2026 • 1h 3min
Evolution Without Genes - Dr. Liane Gabora (Part 1), DemystifySci #390
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Liane Gabora, a cognitive scientist and professor, explores the intriguing concept of culture as its own evolutionary process. She introduces autocatalytic networks, showing how self-organizing minds contribute to cultural evolution. Through her research, she reveals how language, memory, and creativity emerge via inner shifts in thought. Dr. Gabora argues that cultural transmission fundamentally differs from genetic inheritance, emphasizing the unique role of minds in shaping culture over time.
