Inheritance

In Inheritance, renowned anthropologist Harvey Whitehouse examines the ancient set of biases and cultural tools that have shaped humanity's progress and now threaten its future. He explores how conformism, religiosity, and tribalism—catalyzed by natural selection and cultural evolution—have driven significant transformations throughout history. However, as society moves away from the cultural scaffolding that helped manage these biases, we face unprecedented challenges including political polarization and environmental crises. Whitehouse offers insights into how understanding our inherited traits can lead to new solutions for the pressing problems of modern life.