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Berry navigation and Dunbar's number
1:00:16 - 1:08:25 (08:09)
Humans have a fundamental skill to navigate and differentiate between different plants and berries. Dunbar's number suggests that humans can think about 150 people in detail due to brain function designed to perform ancient tasks.
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Loyalty is an important factor in group dynamics.
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Group dynamics
Summary
Loyalty is an important factor in group dynamics. Acting as a sign of support, loyalty is an indicator that members of a group can rely on one another, especially when one is in need.
ChapterBerry navigation and Dunbar's number
Episode#038 - Robin Hanson - The Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
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The human brain evolved to excel in tasks that were necessary for survival, such as navigating, finding food, and identifying danger.
1:04:14 - 1:08:25 (04:11)
Evolutionary Psychology
Summary
The human brain evolved to excel in tasks that were necessary for survival, such as navigating, finding food, and identifying danger. Additionally, Dunbar's number suggests that humans have the cognitive capacity to know roughly 150 people in detail, reflecting our ancient social structures.