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Selfish Gene Explains Altruism

The Selfish Gene is largely misunderstood because of its title; it is mostly about altruism, explaining how the gene's-eye view accounts for altruistic behavior at the level of the individual.

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Speaker

Richard Dawkins

Evidence Quote

the selfish gene explains altruism at the individual level

Source

174 - Life MindMaking Sense with Sam Harris
Created: 6/14/2026, 2:37:27 AM

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