PSYC3032 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Becoming Human, Himalayas, Homo Erectus
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An evolutionary perspective: what is does not = what ought, evolved tendencies do not justify behaviour. Just (cid:271)e(cid:272)ause it exists i(cid:374) the (cid:374)atural world, does(cid:374)"t (cid:373)ea(cid:374) it"s a good thi(cid:374)g. Thought pieces: double spaced, times new roman, 12pt. Step 1: leaving the trees (8 million years ago: begins with tectonic activity in african rift valley. Implications: the aggression and altruism/friendliness/cooperativeness that are both a part of human nature are not contradictions, out cooperativeness evolved to make us more effective killers, positive and negative aspects of human nature are deeply intertwined. *evidence for both when you look at the tools - act of making these tools require more thinking. Consequences for the way our minds work: evolve to share the contents of our mind, *human beings constantly trying to share our thoughts, ensures that out group is always on the same page.
