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Mentioned in 11 episodes
The Ape that Understood the Universe
Book • 2018
The book delves into how humans evolved from mere apes into beings capable of reshaping the planet and understanding the universe.
It draws on evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory to explain human behavior, sex differences, sexual behavior, altruistic tendencies, and culture.
The author uses the perspective of a hypothetical alien scientist to examine human nature, highlighting how genes and memes interact to shape our species.
The book discusses the evolution of culture, including the natural selection of memes, and how this transformation has enabled humans to dominate the planet and explore beyond it.
It draws on evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory to explain human behavior, sex differences, sexual behavior, altruistic tendencies, and culture.
The author uses the perspective of a hypothetical alien scientist to examine human nature, highlighting how genes and memes interact to shape our species.
The book discusses the evolution of culture, including the natural selection of memes, and how this transformation has enabled humans to dominate the planet and explore beyond it.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Mentioned by the host as the best overview of evolutionary psychology, accessible and engaging.
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#780 - Tim Ferriss - The Lessons, Hacks & Books That Changed My Life
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Gurwinder Bhogal as a source for understanding evolutionary theory and cumulative culture.
Gurwinder Bhogal as a source for understanding evolutionary theory and cumulative culture.
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#602 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 14 Shocking Lessons About Human Nature
Mentioned by Joshua Citarella as a book read by Luigi Mangione in a reading group.
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Episode 425: The Blue Light Killer
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Chris Williamson as a book on evolutionary psychology, following a listener's enjoyment of "The Expectation Effect".
Chris Williamson as a book on evolutionary psychology, following a listener's enjoyment of "The Expectation Effect".
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#525 - 500k Q&A - Casual Sex, Political Idiots & Dealing With Depression
Mentioned by Chris Williamson when discussing the effect of long-term relationships on attractiveness.
Chris Williamson when discussing the effect of long-term relationships on attractiveness.
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#432 - Geoffrey Miller - An Evolutionary Psychologist's Dating Advice
