CARTA: The Evolution of Human Altruism - Christopher Boehm -Social Selection Versus the Notorious Free Rider

CARTA: The Evolution of Human Altruism - Christopher Boehm -Social Selection Versus the Notorious Free Rider

July 21, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

Christopher Boehm discusses the evolution of human altruism and the dynamics of social selection versus free riders.

Christopher Boehm is Professor of Biological Sciences & Anthropology and Director of the Goodall Research Center at the University of Southern California. He is a cultural anthropologist with a subspecialty in primatology, who researches conflict resolution, altruism, moral origins, and feuding and warfare. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 21281]

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