Philosophy For Our Times After Evolution | Oliver Scott Curry, Daniel Everett, Janet Radcliffe Richards
May 1, 2018
Oliver Scott Curry, a cognitive and evolutionary psychologist from Oxford, Daniel Everett, a linguist and cultural anthropologist, and Janet Radcliffe Richards, a practical philosopher, delve into the interplay of evolution, culture, and human behavior. They challenge genetic determinism, emphasizing culture's role in shaping society and emotional responses. The trio explores personal anecdotes from field research, critiques the simplification of cultural constructs, and calls for deeper engagement in the evolutionary psychology landscape, highlighting the need for impartial scientific inquiry.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Genes, Culture, and Human Behavior
01:48 • 13min
The Interplay of Culture and Embodied Cognition
14:21 • 2min
Cultural Variations in Emotional Responses
16:08 • 2min
Culture vs. Genetics in Human Behavior
18:05 • 11min
The State of Evolutionary Psychology: A Call for Engagement
29:00 • 2min