2 perspectives are better than 1

Why do our cultures and biologies vary from place to place? How can we use social and biological phenomena to resolve daily conflicts? Join us in researching the modern mysteries of our species while investigating their roots in our hominid past! Gain a cultural and biological take on anthropological issues from identical twins with interrelated but unique perspectives.

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Cross-Cultural Comparisons: The Maya and Their Global Counterparts (Alyna Johnson)

Introduction As multiracial travelers to Yucatán, Mexico, who enjoy making cross-cultural connections, we were intrigued by the ways in which Maya traditions reflect both cultures that engaged with the civilization and that remained detached from it. Before we explore specific parallels, we must understand the development of the Maya’s cultural foundation. During the Preclassic period,…
Moral Decision-Making: An Interplay Between the Brain and Heart (Riya Johnson)

Introduction The eighteenth century philosopher David Hume believed that intuition and emotion drive decision-making. In his mind, our actions are not controlled by reason; rather, our feelings push us down certain paths. He proposed that individuals display virtue because the right thing to do evokes pleasure, not because reason helps us calculate morality. The ancient…
Culture: Seeking to Understand the Undefined Term (Alyna Johnson)

Introduction Quick! Define “culture” in one sentence. Even as someone who has ruminated on this topic, I struggle to define such a complex word succinctly. However, after reading Social & Cultural Anthropology: A Very Short Introduction by John Monaghan and Peter Just, I have decided on my personal definition although it will likely change with…