Date:
Friday, October 6, 2017, 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Location:
DeVore Conference Room, Museum of Comparative Zoology Room 529
There can be no doubt that acceptance of MLS theory has reached a plateau far above its near total rejection in the 1960's. However, a number of misconceptions remain concerning the concept of equivalence, genetic vs. cultural group selection, and objections leveled by evolutionary psychologists such as Steven Pinker and Max Krasnow. I will address these issues in an effort to reach a new plateau for the acceptance of MLS. This talk is based on an essay that was inspired by the recent debate between Joseph Henrich and Max Krasnow, which is available for viewing on You Tube. My essay will be circulated in advance of the talk.