Episode 121: Cultural Evolution with Joshua Conrad Jackson

Dr. Joshua Conrad Jackson uses a bunch of creative research tools to tackle big questions about psychology, culture, and history. By examining historical records, modern writing, and global surveys (among other things), he and his colleagues can trace the trajectory of cultures over time. In our conversation, he helps me understand what “cultural evolution” means, how cultures have gotten more different (not more similar), and how historical records can shed light on the psychology of prejudice.


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