The debate over whether it is evolution or culture that shapes human behaviour is one of the biggest in modern science. Yet, amidst these discussions, a more nuanced perspective emerges: there is no division between ‘evolution’ and ‘culture’ – culture itself is part of our evolutionary story, argues Ruth Mace.

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