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Episode: The Selfish Gene: Unveiling the Stirring Secrets of Evolution
Description: Chapter 1 What's The Selfish Gene"The Selfish Gene" is a book written by Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist and ethologist. Published in 1976, the book focuses on the gene-centered view of evolution. Dawkins explains how genes, not individuals or species, are the fundamental drivers of evolution and describes how they can influence human behavior. The book also introduces the concept of memes, ideas or cultural practices that can spread and evolve similarly to genes. "The Selfish Gene" is considered a significant contribution to the field of evolutionary biology and has had a significant influence on the public's understanding...