Peter Richerson

Peter Richerson is an American anthropologist known for his work in the fields of cultural evolution and human behavior. He explores how culture influences human societies and interacts with biological evolution. Richerson emphasizes the importance of social learning—how people learn from others—as a key factor in cultural development. Alongside his collaborator Robert Boyd, he has contributed to understanding how cooperation and social norms evolve within groups. Their research helps explain the complexities of human behavior, societal structures, and the ways culture can shape our lives and interactions.