
#229 – Richard Wrangham: Role of Violence, Sex, and Fire in Human Evolution
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Language's Role in Coalitionary Violence
- Wrangham suggests that language was crucial for beta males to coordinate and overthrow alpha males.
- Without language, it's difficult to gauge the support of others within the group and trust their cooperation in an attack.
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