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The Genius Life
395: The Neuroscience of Finding Your Purpose and Defeating Depression | Samuel Wilkinson, MD
May 13, 2024
01:22:19
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Dr. Samuel Wilkinson discusses ketamine therapy, relationships for happiness, social media's impact on mental health, sex differences in mental well-being, evolutionary altruism, and the power of parent-child interactions in shaping mental health and well-being.
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- Humans exhibit both selfish and altruistic tendencies shaped by evolution and survival instincts.
- Therapeutic use of ketamine, like FDA-approved esketamine, offers potential for treating depression within proper guidelines.
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Evolution of Altruism in Human Behavior
The podcast episode delves into the complexity of human behavior, particularly regarding altruism and aggression in the context of evolution. It highlights the idea that humans exhibit both selfish and altruistic tendencies, with examples like the survival instincts demonstrated in shipwreck scenarios and the cooperation observed in insect populations. The discussion also explores the concept of in-group and out-group bias, shedding light on how human history and psychology have shaped behaviors such as war and conflict.
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