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That is increasingly suggested to be incorrect by anthropologists and evolutionary biologists focused on human development. It’s now understood that prestige an
by arthurofbabylon 6y ago
That is increasingly suggested to be incorrect by anthropologists and evolutionary biologists focused on human development. It’s now understood that prestige and hierarchy played a fundamental role in shaping the mechanics of human culture, starting at the beginning of the distinguishing of Homo sapiens.
A mind-blowing book on the subject I recommend: “The Secret of our Success: How culture is driving human evolution, domesticating our species, and making us smarter” by Joseph Henrich.
- cambalache 6y ago> It’s now understood that prestige and hierarchy played a fundamental role in shaping the mechanics of human culture, starting at the beginning of the distinguishing of Homo sapiens. This is too vague and general too have any value. Specially considering that anything older than the iron age is subjected to pure speculation.