

Key Tenets of Evolutionary Psychology and the Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_640)
9 snips Jan 27, 2024
Dr. Saad, an expert in evolutionary psychology and behavioral sciences, discusses the precursors and key tenets of evolutionary psychology, including domain-specific vs domain-general computational systems, proximate vs ultimate causation, and the idea that the mind is not a blank slate. They also explore the application of evolutionary psychology to various fields such as medicine and business, and highlight the significance of freedom of speech and social media platforms in enabling open discussions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Evolutionary Psychology: Understanding Various Disciplines
02:18 • 23min
Evolutionary Psychology and the Human Mind
25:16 • 12min
The Difference Between Proximate and Ultimate Explanations in Evolutionary Psychology
37:25 • 4min
Evolutionary Explanation for Pregnancy Sickness
41:16 • 5min
Applying an Evolutionary Lens to Medicine and Business
46:28 • 6min
The Significance of Freedom of Speech and the Role of Social Media Platforms
52:22 • 2min
Application of Evolutionary Psychology and Plans for Future Lectures
54:12 • 1min