Bo Winegard obtained a PhD in social psychology from Florida State University, under the tutelage of Roy Baumeister. He was a professor at a small college in the midwest. Now, he am an independent scholar.

He is interested in human evolution, human variation, the rise of political order, and political conservatism. He also loves literature, film, sports, and mediocre detective fiction. 

He hasve many peer-reviewed publications on motley topics and often writes for Quillette. He is currently working on the first of several books on human nature and political ideology.