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Epiphany a Week

Utility Maximizer's guide to replicators, networks, game theory, and civilization

Tag: memes

Is Dogma Eugenic?

My hypothesis is that dogmas raised human IQs. To explain why, I'll begin here:  One of the most powerful driving forces in evolution is called an evolutionary arms race.

epiphanyaweek evolution and society April 15, 2019July 12, 2019 4 Minutes

Traditions and Junk DNA

Have you ever wondered why there is still a royal family in the UK? One that doesn’t ostensibly holds no power, and “rules” over (several) otherwise democratic countries? Have you ever wondered about seemingly arbitrary cultural practices, like marriage? Why businessmen wear a suit and tie? These things seem normal because they are the way … Continue reading Traditions and Junk DNA →

epiphanyaweek evolution and society July 27, 2018July 9, 2019 8 Minutes
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