Evolution and Society

Darwin’s theories of evolution are normally associated with the natural world. However, these same theories are being used to understand how our society works. In this topic we explore some of the research that is using Darwin’s theories to understand diverse aspects of society from language to leadership.

Did you know?

We didn’t evolve from monkeys - but we do share a common ancestor. The Human species, Homo sapiens, diverged from other primates about 6.5 million years ago.

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