What You Never Knew About Your Childhood & Go Inside the U.S. Capitol

Oct 17, 2024

Breana Hassett, a biological anthropologist from University College London, discusses the fascinating evolutionary reasons for humanity's long childhood compared to other species. She explores the importance of prolonged learning and dependency. Meanwhile, Kate Andersen Brower, a CNN contributor and author, takes us on an intriguing tour of the U.S. Capitol, revealing hidden histories and unique facts about its workers and roles. Together, they weave a narrative about human development and the symbolic significance of one of America's most iconic buildings.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

The Evolution of Childhood

04:44 • 9min

The Evolution and Variability of Childhood

13:57 • 5min

Cultural Perceptions of Childhood and Adulthood

18:56 • 7min

The Role of Grandmothers in Evolution and Insights into the U.S. Capitol

25:51 • 5min

Behind the Scenes of the U.S. Capitol

30:36 • 17min

Exploring the Role of the Sergeant at Arms and Genetic Impacts on Behavior

47:51 • 4min

Something interesting seems to happen when couples are together for a long time. Without even trying, they are able to tune into their partner’s voice, thoughts and emotions in very interesting ways. This episode begins by explaining how well you can read your partner, even from across a crowded room. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265415.php

Compared to most other species, humans have a very long childhood. A dog is an adult in a matter of months. We take 18 years and sometimes longer. Why are we so dependent on others for so long? Has it always been like this? What else is unique about your human childhood? It turns out, a lot! And here with some surprising answers is Breana Hassett. She is biological anthropologist and researcher at University College, London, as well as a Scientific Associate at the Natural History Museum in London. Breana is also author of the book, Growing Up Human: The Evolution of Childhood (https://amzn.to/4eIa9eZ).

Th U.S. Capitol building is an amazing place. Over 10,000 people work there. So much history has been made there, people have died there, been married there and there is even a subway in the basement. Listen as we go on a fascinating tour of the Capitol with your tour guide, Kate Andersen Brower. She is a CNN contributor and former staff member at CBS News. Kate is author of the book The Hill: Inside the Secret World of the U.S. Capitol (https://amzn.to/3NnNsR1)

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