The Fifth Ape

Overview

As a product of natural selection, the human species has nevertheless managed to transcend the evolutionary process by developing altruism. Dawkins explores the social and political implications of evolution--and how some proponents have misused science to promote genocide, eugenics, and ethnic cleansing.

Episode Information

Guest Stars

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Richard Leakey

Self

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Bonifes Adoyo

Self

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Eric Beinhocker

Self

Steven Pinker

Self

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Claus Rodgaard

Self

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Stacey Kuch

Self