That could be a possibility but I have not seen any evidence for such a statement (please point me to the evidence if they exist!). In contrast we have an insane amount of evidence for the evolution and transmission of values through stories.
Computation, in this case, does not refer to mental calculation. It simply points out that our brain is elaborating informations to come up with an answer, whether it is in the form of stories or simply evolved stimulus-response. The two views are not in opposition, they simply point to a basic function of the brain, which is to elaborate information instead of, say, pumping blood or filtering toxins.
I see what you mean but I am not sure we are exactly on the same page. Let me try to break it down and you can correct me if I misunderstood.
It seems to me that you are thinking of computation as a process for "coming up with an answer" but I am talking about having no answers at all but acting out patterns of actions transmitted culturally. Even before verbal elaboration. This transmission of action patterns was first performed by rituals and rites as can be observed in primitive cultures. They were then elaborated as stories, myths, religion, d...
If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post, then it goes here.
Notes for future OT posters:
1. Please add the 'open_thread' tag.
2. Check if there is an active Open Thread before posting a new one. (Immediately before; refresh the list-of-threads page before posting.)
3. Open Threads should start on Monday, and end on Sunday.
4. Unflag the two options "Notify me of new top level comments on this article" and "