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Herman Pontzer (on evolutionary anthropology)

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Navigating Youth Dilemmas

This chapter explores the complex relationships between high school students, focusing on a girl who self-harms for attention and the ethical challenges faced by adults responding to such behavior. The speakers engage in deep discussions about parental instincts, troubled youth, and the efficacy of interventions in addressing violence among teens. Through hypothetical scenarios, they highlight the emotional turmoil of protecting children while fostering their growth and responsibility.

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