

Reasons Why People Hate Evolution-Evolutionary Psychology - XSpaces Sessions (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_650)
Mar 4, 2024
Exploring the challenges of applying evolutionary psychology to behavior sciences and debunking misconceptions. Addressing the misuse of Darwinian theory for political agendas and resistance faced in explaining human behavior. Critically examining unfalsifiable just-so stories and cognitive biases hindering wider acceptance. Analyzing physiological changes in humans and navigating diverse conversations on happiness and regret psychology.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Misuse of Darwinian Theory for Political Agendas
05:02 • 9min
Applying Evolutionary Theory to Human Behavior
13:43 • 27min
Exploring Cognitive Traps and Obstacles to Accepting Evolutionary Psychology
40:28 • 5min
Unfalsifiable Just-So Stories and Adaptation Analysis
45:32 • 23min
Challenging Generalizations and Cognitive Biases
01:08:59 • 7min
Evolutionary Psychology and Physiological Changes in Humans
01:16:22 • 13min
Exploring Diverse Conversations and the Pursuit of Happiness
01:29:00 • 11min