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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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The Dynamics of Play in Animals and Humans

This chapter investigates the multifaceted nature of play behavior in animals and its implications for social structures and intelligence. It challenges traditional notions by examining the role of play in adulthood and its evolutionary significance, using examples from various species. The discussion also highlights the connections between play, time perception, and personal fulfillment, particularly in the context of a post-pandemic world.

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