Olivier Morin

Olivier Morin, a tenured CNRS researcher at the Jean Nicod Institute and author of How Traditions Live and Die, dives into the fascinating world of cultural evolution. He explores how culture encompasses everything from art to social norms, discussing the complex factors driving cultural transmission and the distinction between micro-level and macro-level processes. Morin also examines non-imitative mechanisms in cultural transmission and the unique aspects of human culture compared to animal traditions. His insights offer a fresh perspective on how we understand the evolution of cultural practices.