2.2: Domestication Discussion

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    Homework:
    Readings and discussion questions: Read and listen to the following and answer the questions to prepare for our class discussion

    Read Nerissa Russell's "The Three Faces of Domestication" and Robert J. Losey's "Domestication is not an Ancient Moment of Selection for Prosociality: Insights from Dogs and Modern Humans" and watch or listen to the HEAS podcast, "Episode 2: The Case Against Domestication and Paleoarcheological Revelations." Start listening at the 43:20 mark in the podcast.

    Answer the following questions:

    1. What connections do you see among these texts? What patterns or messages emerge?
    2. What passage or comment stands out to you as significant? Why?
    3. How can you apply the concepts from the readings and podcast to enhance your understanding of domestication?
    4. How do you feel about the ethics of domesticating animals? Is it acceptable/unacceptable? Is it okay in some capacities and not others?
    5. What questions remain that you would like to discuss?

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