

Richard Dawkins & Steven Pinker Discuss The Evolution Of Pain, Fear & Language
5 snips Jul 12, 2024
Richard Dawkins and Steven Pinker engage in a thought-provoking discussion on topics such as the evolution of pain, fear, and language. They explore evolutionary explanations for human behavior, the genetic basis of language, and the roots of fears and phobias. The conversation also touches on animal communication, learning processes in children, and the enriching experience of conversations between like-minded individuals.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Analyzing Darwin's Exploration of Emotions and Expressions
03:21 • 2min
Exploring Evolutionary Explanations and the Genetic Basis of Human Behavior
05:49 • 12min
Analysis of Learning Processes in Children across Species
17:49 • 7min
Evolution of Languages: From Proto-Indo-European to Modern Language Disorders
24:34 • 19min
Evolutionary Aspects of Fears and Phobias
43:38 • 16min
Evolution of Animal Communication and Vocalization
59:23 • 4min