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Robert Sapolsky: The Illusion of Free Will

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

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The Vulnerability of Pastoralists and Cultural Evolution

Sneaky varmints can steal cattle from pastoralists, leading to revenge raids. Pastoralists, being nomadic with livestock, have cultures of honor where failing to retaliate dishonors you and your family. These cultural variations explain geographical differences in violence. People in rainforests tend to invent polytheistic religions, while those in deserts lean towards monotheistic ones.

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