Re:Comparing ancient and modern genomes for cognitive abilit...
by gwern on Wednesday March 01, 2017 @11:54AM
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Civilization also can mean high population density, far more intricate social networks and occupations, intensified warfare, possibility of better nutrition, more need for long-term planning to save up money and manage agriculture, etc. (Of course, civilization can also work the other direction as the past few centuries suggest. That there might be a long run trend to select on intelligence doesn't mean that there are no short-run trends select against it.)
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