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Highlights: #179 – Randy Nesse on why evolution left us so vulnerable to depression and anxiety

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Feb 26, 2024
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Randy Nesse
Explore the evolutionary origins of emotions like anxiety and sadness. Understand how evolution has left humans vulnerable to depression. Delve into the relationship between low mood, unreachable goals, and mental health. Discover the misconceptions and realities of anxiety and depression rates. Learn about the evolution of emotions and morality in human behavior.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Evolutionary Perspectives on Anxiety, Sadness, and Depression
03:38 • 7min
3
Exploring the Relationship Between Low Mood, Depression, and Pursuit of Unreachable Goals
10:26 • 5min
4
Exploring Misconceptions and Realities of Anxiety and Depression Rates
15:39 • 2min
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Exploring the Evolution of Emotions and Morality in Human Behavior
18:05 • 5min