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Why does culture sometimes evolve via sudden bursts of innovation?

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imageA particularly fruitful moment for technological innovation?Viktor M Vasnetsov

Human beings inherit many genetic traits directly from their parents. However, cultural traits – tools, beliefs and behaviors that are transmitted by learning – can be passed on not only by parents but also teachers and peers. Many animals have learned...

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