Evolutionary BiologyPLoS Computational BiologyPeer-reviewed
The refinement paradox and cumulative cultural evolution: collective improvement in knowledge favors conformity, blind copying and hyper-credulity
Elena Miu, Luke E. Rendell, Sam Bowles…·Kevin N. Laland
The paper uses a computer tournament to show that refining knowledge can be advantageous initially but leads to conformity and blind copying in complex cultures.
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