Culture can promote human evolution more than genes

In a new study, researchers at the University of Maine found that culture can help humans adapt to the environment better and faster and overcome challenges

Culture is an under-recognized factor in human evolution, Walling said

Culture is a stronger adaptive mechanism for two reasons, Walling said

Modeling associate professor of social ecology and biological and ecological systems Walling School postdoctoral researcher Wood, just published their findings in the Journal of the Royal Society's flagship biological research in the "Journal of the Royal Society B" of a literature review

"This research explains why humans are such a unique species

Culture has influenced the survival and evolution of mankind for thousands of years

Waring and Wood said that culture is also special in one important aspect: it is strongly group-oriented

According to the researchers, “culturally organized groups seem to be easier than individuals to solve the problem of adaptation, through the composite value of social learning and group culture transmission

Groups mainly promote culture, and culture now promotes human evolution more than genes.

Journal Reference :

1. Timothy M.