• Episode 120: Brian Hare - Friendliness: The Human Superpower

  • Sep 13 2024
  • Length: 55 mins
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Episode 120: Brian Hare - Friendliness: The Human Superpower

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  • Brian Hare is a professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University and is the co-author of the book "Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity."

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    (00:00) Intro

    (00:46) The origin and ideas of "Survival of the Friendliest"

    (07:38) The story of human survival and dominance

    (20:20) What is meant by "friendliness"?

    (26:40) Tribal identity and darker aspects of human cooperation

    (35:15) Political polarization in America

    (46:12) The work of Braver Angels and overcoming political division

    (52:30) Is it ever appropriate to dehumanize?
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