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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Seres humanos coevolucionan con la cultura que crean.
Humans possess unique cognitive abilities that are closely intertwined with their unique social capabilities. The distinct cognitive aspect of humans is intricately linked with their social nature, allowing them to put their heads together, collaborate, and learn from others. Unlike other species, humans do not develop their complex traits solely based on individual brain power; instead, they are adapted to leverage the knowledge of others and to collaborate and communicate with them. This collaborative nature allows humans to socially learn from others and to build up culture to teach others, setting them apart from other species. Therefore, the coevolution of humans with the culture they create distinguishes them from other species.
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