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Hunter-Gatherer Children: Unlocking the Secrets of Cultural Learning Across Generations

Hunter-Gatherer Children: Unlocking the Secrets of Cultural Learning Across Generations

New research reveals how the shared knowledge networks of hunter-gatherer societies shaped human adaptation for 99% of history.

Nov 19, 2024
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A Window Into Humanity’s Past

Hunter-gatherer societies represent the foundation of human history, defining how humans lived for 99% of our existence. A recent study led by Washington State University, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences1, sheds light on how children in these societies acquire essential cultural knowledge. Unl…

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