MSWI-283C Breeders, Propagators, & Creators

3 Credits

Humans are the only species to play host to two complex evolving systems: One genetic and one cultural. Our unique and extensive use of culture has allowed us to become the most dominant species the earth has ever seen. But the use of cumulative culture as our greatest means of surviving also creates a variety of dilemmas, both for individual people and our species as a whole. This course explores our roles as baby breeders, culture propagators, and idea creators. Understanding these fundamental human activities will allow us to understand how our genes and culture have coevolved and what that unique coevolution means for the present and future of our species.