A Comparative Approach to the Study of Cumulative Cultural Evolution: Where Are We Now, and Where Do We Go?

Vale, Gillian L.; Rawlings, Bruce S.

Abstract

Evidence for cumulative cultural evolution (CCE) in nonhumans remains rare. Here, we suggest that this results partly from methodological challenges involved in comparative CCE. We discuss two core challenges researchers in the field face: our samples and our protocols. In particular, we encourage more studies that examine diverse species, adopt naturalistic and fair measures, and consider the life stages of participants. Research of this kind is required to fully understand the uniqueness of human CCE.

Citation

Vale, G. L., & Rawlings, B. S. (2024). A Comparative Approach to the Study of Cumulative Cultural Evolution: Where Are We Now, and Where Do We Go?. Comparative cognition & behavior reviews, 19, 97-103. https://doi.org/10.3819/ccbr.2024.190021

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 12, 2024
• Publication Date: 2024
• Deposit Date: May 3, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: May 7, 2024
• Journal: Comparative Cognition & Behavior Reviews
• Publisher: Comparative Cognition Society
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 19
• Pages: 97-103
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3819/ccbr.2024.190021
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2433066