Published Mar 15, 2022
637: Bill von Hippel | Where the Social Leap Lands
Bill von Hippel delves into the evolution of human social dynamics, exploring how mate value and inequality emerged in societies, the benefits of self-deception, and the evolution of unique human traits like theory of mind, highlighting the intricate interplay of physical and psychological evolution.

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