• Cultural Evolution Symposium: Animal intelligence 2020-09-29 Interdisciplinary symposium on animal intelligence: theoretical concerns, replications crisis, and future directions. (su.se)
  • The Molecular and Cultural Evolution Lab (MACE) undertakes research into the evolutionary processes that shape patterns of modern and ancient human molecular and cultural variation. (ucl.ac.uk)
  • Cultural evolution, historically also known as sociocultural evolution, was originally developed in the 19th century by anthropologists stemming from Charles Darwin's research on evolution. (wikipedia.org)
  • There have been a number of different approaches to the study of cultural evolution, including dual inheritance theory, sociocultural evolution, memetics, cultural evolutionism, and other variants on cultural selection theory. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cultural evolution is an evolutionary theory of social change. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the last 30 years, evolutionary theory has undergone explosive growth in studying humans as a fundamentally cultural species. (google.com)
  • We develop a cultural evolutionary theory of the origins of prosocial religions, and apply it to resolve two puzzles in human psychology and cultural history: 1) the rise of large-scale cooperation among strangers in the last twelve millennia, and 2) the spread of prosocial religions during the same period. (dericbownds.net)
  • In fact, the Region is characterized by a distinct socioeconomic, cultural, and epidemiological diversity. (who.int)
  • The geographic and seasonal distribution of vector populations, and the diseases they can carry, depends not only on climate but also on land use, socioeconomic and cultural factors, pest control, access to health care, and human responses to disease risk, among other factors. (cdc.gov)
  • There has progressively been increased recognition of the need to address behavioural, lifestyle (harmful cultural practices) and other underlying socioeconomic, physical and biological factors, referred to here as the broad determinants of health, so as to improve health. (who.int)
  • This synthesis is grounded in the idea that although religious beliefs and practices originally arose as non-adaptive byproducts of innate cognitive functions, particular cultural variants were then selected for their prosocial effects in a long-term cultural evolutionary process. (dericbownds.net)
  • It is argued that a truly descriptive theory of the firm takes seriously the idea that firms are fundamentally cultural in nature and that culture evolves. (magrathea-tlc.nl)
  • Yet at present, most work on the evolution of culture has focused solely on the transmission of individual-level traits. (cambridge.org)
  • In this target article, I discuss the emergence and evolution of group-level traits and the implications for the theory of cultural evolution, including ramifications for the evolution of human cooperation, technology, and cultural institutions, and for the equivalency of multilevel selection and inclusive fitness approaches. (cambridge.org)
  • Understanding the traits that have undergone positive selection during human evolution can provide insight into the events that have shaped our species, as well as into the diseases that continue to plague us today. (phys.org)
  • Cultural evolution aims in part to explain the dynamics of cultural change, defined as changes in the frequency and diversity of cultural traits over time. (mpg.de)
  • Beyond the Melting Pot : Cultural Transmission, Marriage, and the Evolution of Ethnic and Religious Traits ," DELTA Working Papers 1999-10, DELTA (Ecole normale supérieure). (repec.org)
  • 'Beyond the Melting Pot': Cultural Transmission, Marriage, and the Evolution of Ethnic and Religious Traits ," The Quarterly Journal of Economics , Oxford University Press, vol. 115(3), pages 955-988. (repec.org)
  • The aim of this initiative is to develop a unified framework capable of understanding cultural change beyond the knowledge of any single discipline. (bsc.es)
  • The paper contributes to advertising theory by providing a meta-framework for the study of cross-cultural similarities and differences in the processing of advertising cues. (businessperspectives.org)
  • It further assists advertising practice by delivering a framework aiding in cross-cultural advertising copy decisions. (businessperspectives.org)
  • Hosted by the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, the Conference will offer an unprecedented framework for evolutionists to discuss - and debate - big questions of human and animal cultural evolution. (mpg.de)
  • Cultural evolution is the perfect framework for understanding phenomena such as language change and major transitions in human social organization", says Russell Gray, Director of the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History. (mpg.de)
  • The distribution of genetic and cultural variation in human populations is shaped by demographic history, natural selection, mutation (or innovation) and random factors (drift). (ucl.ac.uk)
  • Evolution goes beyond the genetic code and the transformation of physical form, from land-mammal to whale or dinosaur to bird. (phys.org)
  • We work on the premise that a mechanistic understanding of the processes underlying cultural change can help us to explain something about the human species beyond what can be gleaned from genetic or even cultural data alone. (mpg.de)
  • work that was developed into a full theory of "socio-cultural evolution" in 1965 (a work that includes references to other works in the then current revival of interest in the field). (wikipedia.org)
  • I propose a conceptual extension of the theory of cultural evolution, particularly related to the evolutionary competition between cultural groups. (cambridge.org)
  • The multidisciplinary Theory in Cultural Evolution Lab (TICE Lab) brings together a unique group of mathematicians, physicists, theoretical biologists, and statisticians contributing to a general theory of cultural evolution. (mpg.de)
  • Thus, we aim to place the study of cultural evolution on a firm theoretical footing, and provide a bridge between that theory and the cultural data collected by anthropologists and archaeologists. (mpg.de)
  • The Neurology and Evolution of Humor, Laughter, and Smiling: The False Alarm Theory. (businessperspectives.org)
  • A theory of the cultural evolution of the firm is proposed. (magrathea-tlc.nl)
  • Not by genes alone : how culture transformed human evolution. (businessperspectives.org)
  • Wells's vision of human history as an accumulation of cultures, Dawkins's vision of memes bringing us together by sharing our arts and sciences, Pääbo's vision of our cousins in the cave sharing our language and our genes, show us how cultural evolution has made us what we are. (edge.org)
  • It also looks at how changing agricultural practices have contributed to changes - both positive and negative - in regional eating habits, and how cultural dietary practices are linked to patterns of health and disease. (pacificrimcollege.com)
  • the resulting cultural patterns are observed and interpreted by others. (magrathea-tlc.nl)
  • Within this line of research, previous work has suggested that even in non-human primates this paradigm shows that cultural transmission can lead to the progressive emergence of tetris-like structures. (edpsciences.org)
  • Understanding the dynamics of conformistand anticonformist-biased transmission may have implications for research on human and nonhuman animal behavior, the evolution of cooperation, and frequency-dependent transmission in general. (tau.ac.il)
  • It uses formal models and computer simulations to explore the complexity of cultural change: from the interaction between individuals to large-scale dynamics. (bsc.es)
  • To understand long-term cultural dynamics using archaeological and historical data. (bsc.es)
  • The dynamics of law-making: A world history 2022-09-09 Researchers at CEK have published a book on the world history of laws, giving a concrete and comprehensive example of cultural dynamics in action. (su.se)
  • Dunér, D 2014, ' Cultural evolution, conceptual metaphors and science ', [Publication information missing] , s. 80-80. (lu.se)
  • These findings offer new perspectives on prehistoric milk exploitation and LP evolution. (ucl.ac.uk)
  • By embracing the historical and cultural perspectives of chit chat, we not only honor its past but also shape its trajectory for the future, ensuring that this timeless art of conversation continues to enrich our lives. (mrgayeurope.net)
  • Cultural evolution is the change of this information over time. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, data on cultural change is difficult to collect and analyse. (bsc.es)
  • To develop computer models of cultural change. (bsc.es)
  • Dietary change has been linked to many aspects of human evolution over the last 3 million years, including tool use, brain size increase, aerobic capacity and gut biology. (ucl.ac.uk)
  • With that change in demographics came a cultural swing toward pacifism, a relaxing of the usually parlous baboon hierarchy, and a willingness to use affection and mutual grooming rather than threats, swipes and bites to foster a patriotic spirit. (kateva.org)
  • The unprecedented prosperity and security of the postwar era brought cultural change, the environmentalist movement, and the spread of democracy. (prospero.hu)
  • Interdisciplinary online master's courses in cultural evolution 2022-09-12 Are you interested in a broad interdisciplinary perspective on cultural change, integrating the humanities, social and natural sciences? (su.se)
  • SU plays a key role in a growing research field on cultural change 2018-10-23 A study shows that the Centre for Cultural Evolution has a central role in a growing interdisciplinary field studying cultural change. (su.se)
  • The diverse cultural manifestations of chit chat remind us that while times change, the fundamental need for conversation remains constant. (mrgayeurope.net)
  • In any cultural change, it is easy to say that it is the other person who has to do the changing. (who.int)
  • The evolution of uncontested divorces in Alabama paints a picture of significant legal and cultural shifts. (theharrisfirmllc.com)
  • As we gaze into the future, chit chat continues to evolve in response to cultural shifts and technological advancements. (mrgayeurope.net)
  • Such shifts can alter disease incidence depending on vector-host interaction, host immunity, and pathogen evolution. (cdc.gov)
  • He argued for both customs (1874 p. 239) and "inherited habits" as contributing to human evolution, grounding both in the innate capacity for acquiring language. (wikipedia.org)
  • The science of human evolution has recently been changing rapidly, and we know that Homo sapiens is the last surviving branch of a once-luxuriant tree of hominid species. (anthropogeny.org)
  • Cultural evolution, in the Darwinian sense of variation and selective inheritance, could be said to trace back to Darwin himself. (wikipedia.org)
  • A sketch of the evidence for selection on inter-group cultural variation in humans. (cambridge.org)
  • The function and evolution of moral norms and Moral norms and cultural relativism. (lu.se)
  • Exploring the evolution of chit chat through historical and cultural lenses unveils a fascinating tapestry of communication, shedding light on its significance in shaping societies. (mrgayeurope.net)
  • The fascinating question of the origins and evolution of language has been drawing a lot of attention recently, not only from linguists, but also from anthropologists, evolutionary biologists, and brain scientists. (google.es)
  • Others pursued more specific analogies notably the anthropologist F. T. (Ted) Cloak who argued in 1975 for the existence of learnt cultural instructions (cultural corpuscles or i-culture) resulting in material artefacts (m-culture) such as wheels. (wikipedia.org)
  • The newspaper's debut feature-length documentary, " The South Got Something to Say, " chronicles the evolution of Atlanta's journey to become a dominant force in both popular music and culture while the city experiences its own growth and development. (ajc.com)
  • Its aim is to stimulate innovation in culture and to recognise the importance of research as an essential element when it comes to exploring new cultural scenarios. (cccb.org)
  • Emphasizing of originality often leads to highlighting cultural markers that are not necessarily connected to the traditional culture. (europeanproceedings.com)
  • The story that they are telling is of a grand transition that occurred about fifty thousand years ago, when the driving force of evolution changed from biology to culture, and the direction changed from diversification to unification of species. (edge.org)
  • The approaches differ not just in the history of their development and discipline of origin but in how they conceptualize the process of cultural evolution and the assumptions, theories, and methods that they apply to its study. (wikipedia.org)
  • In recent years, there has been a convergence of the cluster of related theories towards seeing cultural evolution as a unified discipline in its own right. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cultural evolution that damages and endangers natural diversity is the same force that drives human brotherhood through the mutual understanding of diverse societies. (edge.org)
  • Boyd and Richerson used models of conformist and anticonformist bias to explain the evolution of large-scale cooperation, and subsequent research has extended these models. (tau.ac.il)
  • To do this, we focus on developing analytical and simulation models of various cultural phenomena. (mpg.de)
  • Today, cultural evolution has become the basis for a growing field of scientific research in the social sciences, including anthropology, economics, psychology, and organizational studies. (wikipedia.org)
  • The title of A Scientific Model of Social and Cultural Evolution is rather misleading. (dannyreviews.com)
  • The subject of this article is the object in its social, material, historical and cultural expression. (europeanproceedings.com)
  • These cultural nuances underscore the varied ways in which chit chat has been integrated into social fabrics. (mrgayeurope.net)
  • Therefore, the effect of conformity on the evolution of cooperation by group selection may be more complicated than previously stated. (tau.ac.il)
  • Using archaeological and ethnographic data, we seek to quantify these differences, and by doing so, better understand the evolution of our dietary preferences, including why we often seek foods that are unhealthy. (ucl.ac.uk)
  • The paper highlights three distinct categories - human universals (evolved similarities), local adaptations (evolved differences), and local socialization (differences not due to evolution). (businessperspectives.org)
  • David talks with Alex Mesoudi about this field of cultural evolution and how it is bringing a full view of humanity into inquiry and building bridges across disparate fields of science. (google.com)
  • This groundbreaking book explores the cultural side of language evolution. (google.es)
  • This course explores some of the most significant, extreme and influential cultural food practices and puts them in perspective for modern therapeutic application. (pacificrimcollege.com)
  • The artists exhibited in The Cultural Evolution all demonstrate an awareness of the rapidly changing cultural landscape and the need to insert themselves across various aspects and genres of the rapidly transforming visual cultural scene. (formatfestival.com)
  • You do not, however, have to be a cultural materialist to believe that demographic variables such as population, density, and societal size are causally significant. (dannyreviews.com)
  • The state of general cultural evolution then must be proportional to the product of population density and mean societal size. (dannyreviews.com)
  • Conformist bias occurs when the probability of adopting a more common cultural variant in a population exceeds its frequency, and anticonformist bias occurs when the reverse is true. (tau.ac.il)
  • This article aims to unravel the long legal and cultural history of uncontested divorces-also known as no-fault or non-contested divorces-in Alabama. (theharrisfirmllc.com)
  • He demonstrated, with a wealth of evidence, from observations of species in the wild and from the effects of selective breeding of plants and animals, that natural selection is [a] powerful force driving evolution. (edge.org)
  • Only morbidity and mortality [ 1 ], and its mane women of Saharawi origin and without any agement is a complex issue that includes previous systemic diseases were eligible a wide range of cultural and psychosocial for this investigation. (who.int)
  • Cultural Evolution is one of the most recent and interesting approaches to the crucial task of understanding how society works. (bsc.es)
  • Understanding past dietary changes, and how we have adapted both culturally and biologically to them, is key to understanding our evolution and place in nature. (ucl.ac.uk)
  • We are always keen to hear from potential Ph.D. students or post-doctoral researchers with interest or experience in theoretical cultural evolution, especially from mathematical or quantitative backgrounds. (mpg.de)
  • Unfortunately, the first of our two tasks, the nurture of a brotherhood of man, has been made possible only by the dominant role of cultural evolution in recent centuries. (edge.org)
  • To create new data science methods and tools designed to analyse evolution. (bsc.es)
  • The Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History welcomes 300 participants from around the globe to Jena to introduce a unique forum for evolutionary research: the Cultural Evolution Society. (mpg.de)
  • By choosing Jena as the venue for its first meeting, the Cultural Evolution Society is not only paying tribute to the city's long and well-known tradition in evolutionary research, but is also recognizing the pioneering role of the young Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History as an emerging world-leader in evolutionary science. (mpg.de)
  • The response to our call for papers was unexpected and overwhelming", says Dr. Olivier Morin, director of the Minds and Traditions research group at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History in Jena and main organizer of the Cultural Evolution Society's Inaugural Conference. (mpg.de)
  • We are sure that the foundation of the Cultural Evolution Society and this Inaugural Meeting in Jena will mark the coming-of-age of a new field that will spark many more meetings, collaborations, research projects, publications, and journals," they say. (mpg.de)
  • Design The evolution of semi-trailer design mirrors the quest for efficiency, safety, and functionality in transportation. (a1autotransport.com)
  • The evolution of chit chat from ancient times to the modern era mirrors the evolution of human society itself. (mrgayeurope.net)
  • We are currently in the next reset and are witnessing a cultural shift and transformation evolving at a rapid pace. (formatfestival.com)
  • Our focus is on applications in the field of ecology, evolution, and palaeontology. (lu.se)
  • This exhibition evolves from the utopic manifestations of Afro-Futurist imaginary into a more benevolent performative reflection on the major challenges of our age-the Anthropocene and the role artists play in mediating cultural narratives for those hidden narratives and others left behind. (formatfestival.com)
  • I use Pirandello's title as a metaphor for the pioneers in our understanding of the concept of evolution over the last two centuries. (edge.org)
  • The book is ideally suited as study material for an advanced course on language evolution and it will be of interest to anyone who wonders how human languages may have originated. (google.es)
  • The Cultural Evolution Society's Inaugural Conference is an attempt to bring scientists together who share the view that the concept of "evolution" should not be limited to just the natural sciences. (mpg.de)
  • The Evolution of the Concept of Audience II. (cccb.org)