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#598: Primatologist Isabel Behncke on Play, Sexual Selection, and Lessons from Following Bonobos for 3,000 Kilometers in the Jungles of Congo

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Bonobos and the Roots of Evolutionary Thought

This chapter takes listeners on a journey through the behaviors of bonobos, contrasting their playful social dynamics with the aggression of chimpanzees. It also examines the foundational contributions of figures like Conrad Lorenz, Charles Darwin, and Erasmus Darwin to the field of evolutionary biology, blending anecdotes with historical context. The chapter culminates in a discussion on the implications of sexual selection and modern interpretations of evolutionary theories.

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