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Herman Pontzer (on evolutionary anthropology)
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Metabolism, Adaptation, and Human Evolution
This chapter explores the relationship between energy expenditure, metabolic adaptation, and human evolution, particularly in active individuals compared to sedentary counterparts. It dives into the complexities of physical activity's impact on metabolism, anxiety's role in calorie burn, and the evolutionary adaptations of human anatomy, including lung and spleen function. The discussion further challenges traditional notions of diet, race, and genetic traits, emphasizing the correlation between environmental factors and human adaptability.
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