Is Civilization the Result of Humans' Need to Share?

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Is Civilization the Result of Humans' Need to Share?

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May 27, 2008

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A 2007 study published in Science shows that young human children perform as well as apes on intelligence tests, but that kids beat apes in social skills. The lead researcher explains why this difference is crucial. Christie Nicholson reports.

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May 27, 2008

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