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    Social Darwinism: Evolution's Dangerous Distortion

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    Explore how Darwin's revolutionary theory of evolution was twisted into a pseudo-scientific justification for inequality, imperialism, and genocide. Discover the real science behind cooperation vs. competition.

    Social Darwinism: Evolution's Dangerous Distortion

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    The fittest weren't necessarily the strongest or most cunning, but often those who learned to cooperate for mutual benefit. Communities which included the greatest number of the most sympathetic members would flourish best.

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    Points clés

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    Opening & Welcome

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    2

    The Misunderstood Foundation

    0:55
    1:08
    1:28
    1:50
    1:59
    2:19
    3

    The Academic Architects

    2:38
    2:49
    3:07
    3:26
    3:32
    3:54
    4

    The Imperial Connection

    4:06
    4:17
    4:38
    4:51
    5:15
    5:37
    5:55
    5

    The Economic Dimension

    6:06
    6:20
    6:41
    7:02
    7:19
    7:40
    6

    The Counter-Narrative: Mutual Aid

    7:53
    8:06
    8:19
    8:39
    8:58
    9:17
    7

    The Dark Legacy

    9:34
    9:43
    10:02
    10:20
    10:35
    10:56
    11:16
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    Modern Echoes and Lessons

    11:29
    11:36
    11:59
    4:38
    12:40
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