Can cultural mistakes be passed down like memes?
In short: In this recorded event from November 2014, experts explore the complex mechanics of cultural evolution and how information is inherited across generations.
Speakers Ruth Mace, Gaia Vince, and Andrew Whiten address diverse questions regarding the evolution of culture. The discussion investigates how genetic mutations enable survival at high altitudes, the impact of writing and symbols on cultural inheritance, and whether cultural 'mistakes' can be transmitted through memes.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Humans and Other Animals Q&A
- Also: www.nhm.ac.uk — Animals including humans | Natural History Museum
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