See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution The ability for adults to digest the milk sugar, lactose, is often referred to as lactase persistence (LP), describing the continued (persistent) production of lactase into adulthood. LP is an autosomal dominant trait that is most … See on promega.wordpress.com
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Neanderthal Tools Reveal ‘Cultural’ Differences – RedOrbit
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution RedOrbit Neanderthal Tools Reveal ‘Cultural’ Differences RedOrbit The study was published in the Journal of Human Evolution and describes how Neanderthals in the western region of northern Europe fashioned symmetrical, triangular and heart-shaped… See on http://www.redorbit.com
Chomsky and the evolution of language – libcom.org (blog)
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution Chomsky and the evolution of language libcom.org (blog) Noam Chomsky recently appeared on the Skeptically Speaking podcast to discuss the evolution of language. Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: Not only Noam Chomsky, but also Terrence Deacon, and Con Slobodchikoff are interviewed here on the biological roots of language. Definitely an interesting […]
Did we really evolve to screw ourselves over?
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution One documentary maker uses evolutionary psychology to offer a critique of consumerism. (#One documentary maker uses evolutionary psychology to offer a critique of consumerism. Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: This is an interesting application of evolutionary psychology on current society, showing both its strong appeal and its possible flaws… See on […]
Linking Pattern and Process in Cultural Evolution
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution Bryan Wilder August 5, 2013 This work aims to lay the theoretical and methodological foundations for investigating how individual level interactions aggregat… See on http://www.youtube.com
Matt Ridley: When ideas have sex | Video on TED.com
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution At TEDGlobal 2010, author Matt Ridley shows how, throughout history, the engine of human progress has been the meeting and mating of ideas to make new ideas. Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: As most TED talks: goes all over the place, hints at things and suggests others more than anything else […]
Two major research projects reveal origins of human monogamy — too bad their … – National Post
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution National Post Two major research projects reveal origins of human monogamy — too bad their … Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: I posted on the evolutionary origins of monogamy last night, and this seems a good follow-up. It shows how science works: formulating theories, testing them, wagering alternative explanations… And it […]
The story of us › Dr Karl’s Great Moments In Science (ABC Science)
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution Where did we come from? (Warning, this may contain traces of “Evolution”, & claims that Earth is older than 10,000Y). http://t.co/jmvlzxKwH5 Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: A quick round up of our evolutionary history! See on http://www.abc.net.au
Images: Indigenous culture at Laura Dance Festival
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution These stunning images show the display of Aboriginal culture at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival. (RT @ausgeo: These stunning images show the display of Aboriginal culture at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival. Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: Reproducing culture by performance, Daniel Dennett’s classic example of how culture evolves. But he […]
Atlas of languages in danger | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
See on Scoop.it – Cultural evolution According to @UNESCO, some 3,000 languages are endangered worldwide. Is yours? Find out more here: http://t.co/HXeHX58ua9 Tom Uytterhoeven‘s insight: A map on the loss of diversity in our cultural niche… See on http://www.unesco.org
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