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Ideas Big & Simple

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Short essays about big ideas. I study what makes us human, from evolution to jazz.

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About Thom Scott-Phillips

Evolutionary, cognitive & social scientist • Philosopher • When not at work I dance the lindy hop • Posts about what makes us human: from evolution to jazz

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