225 | Michael Tomasello on The Social Origins of Cognition and Agency
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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The impact of accumulated knowledge on human survival and development
Accumulated knowledge allows people to survive in extreme environments and this knowledge is culturally transmitted over time. The lengthy time it takes for young individuals to learn and the need for parental protection during this time suggests a different psychological orientation. The development of morality and social skills is linked to this process, as cooperation and altruism pose a challenge for evolutionary theory.
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