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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 20 MIN

CARTA: The Evolution of Human Altruism - Christopher Boehm -Social Selection Versus the Notorious Free Rider

from CARTA - Anthropogeny (Audio) · host UCTV: UC San Diego

Christopher Boehm is Professor of Biological Sciences & Anthropology and Director of the Goodall Research Center at the University of Southern California. He is a cultural anthropologist with a subspecialty in primatology, who researches conflict resolution, altruism, moral origins, and feuding and warfare. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 21281]

Christopher Boehm is Professor of Biological Sciences & Anthropology and Director of the Goodall Research Center at the University of Southern California. He is a cultural anthropologist with a subspecialty in primatology, who researches conflict resolution, altruism, moral origins, and feuding and warfare. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 21281]

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