CARTA: The Evolution of Human Altruism - Peter Richerson - Tribal Social Instincts and Human Cooperation

CARTA: The Evolution of Human Altruism - Peter Richerson - Tribal Social Instincts and Human Cooperation

July 21, 2026 · 24 min

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Peter Richerson discusses the evolution of human altruism and the role of tribal social instincts in human cooperation.

Peter Richerson, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy at the University of California, Davis, focuses on the processes of cultural evolution. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Show ID: 21289]

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