Humans, unlike any other species, spend a long time – around 15 years – at the beginning and end of a lifespan as vulnerable creatures, not reproducing, and largely dependent on others. In this Aeon Original Video with animation by Léon Moh-Caha, Matei Monoranu and Andi Concha, the psychologist and philosopher Alison Gopnik explains the important evolutionary benefits of these periods, and how the act of caring puts us in touch with our deepest humanity. More on Aeon: http://ow.ly/vs1850GkfEb |