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Becoming Wild by Carl Safina — WisdomDeck honest review
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Becoming Wild

by Carl Safina

Culture in sperm whales, macaws and chimpanzees: how animals learn from each other and pass on ways of life. Safina's sequel.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Culture is not only human.
  2. Learning is social.
  3. Protect knowledge, not just numbers.

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Safina's cultures.

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