Our Lives Matter S1E33:  Human Universals

Episode 33 July 11, 2024 00:19:32
Our Lives Matter S1E33:  Human Universals
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Our Lives Matter S1E33:  Human Universals

Jul 11 2024 | 00:19:32

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Show Notes

Anthropology is the study of differences and similarities among cultures.  That means that similarities that all cultures share give us valuable clues to mental traits of our species.  That gives us valuable clues to the brain structure of our species.  At the same time, this paints a vivid picture of the diversity of humanity.  Most of these universals are ways that people all over the world have thought of the same ideas, but found different ways to use them.   If you’re looking for things you have in common with other people, you have a lot to choose from.  …

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