Humanities

Is there more to human social learning than enhanced facilitation? Prolonged learning and its impact on culture

C. Dallos

This research by Csilla Dallos examines the intriguing relationship between social learning and cultural creativity. It highlights how mechanisms that intentionally prolong knowledge acquisition play a crucial role in innovation, challenging the idea that enhanced learning facilitation is solely responsible for cultural advancement.

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Abstract

This article challenges the current understanding of human culture's relationship with social learning by examining instances where experts intentionally prolong knowledge acquisition. Analysis of ethnographic data from apprenticeship and hunter-gatherer societies reveals that while enhanced learning facilitation is crucial, mechanisms to extend learning are equally vital for cultural creativity and innovation. The study suggests that an exclusive focus on enhanced facilitation provides an incomplete picture of human culture and its social context.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jun 21, 2021

Authors

Csilla Dallos

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