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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

502. Angry and Red: Color as Emotion | Mark Changizi

Nov 28, 2024
Mark Changizi, an evolutionary biology theorist and researcher, dives into the fascinating links between color vision and emotional communication. He explains how our perception of color evolved as a tool for social interaction, helping primates detect emotions like anger or embarrassment. The discussion also covers the impact of color on societal behaviors, mass hysteria, and how online anonymity can polarize discourse. Additionally, Changizi examines how these biological traits shape our identities and relationships in both personal and digital realms.
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  • Mark Changizi's theory suggests that human color vision evolved to help us perceive emotional signals, enhancing social interactions.
  • The podcast examines the opposition faced by evolutionary biologists regarding discussions of purpose in evolution, influenced by political ideologies.

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Introduction of New Book and Tour

The speaker announces the release of his new book, titled 'We Who Wrestle with God, Perceptions of the Divine,' which achieved number one on Amazon shortly after its release. The book serves as the foundation for a lecture tour that will take place from November through April, where he aims to explore high-level abstract ideas found in biblical stories. The goal is to bridge the gap between abstraction and reality so that attendees can implement the principles discussed into their daily lives for tangible improvements. Information about the tour can be found on the speaker's official website.

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