The Mating Grounds Podcast

Matt Ridley Interview

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Jun 30, 2014
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ANECDOTE

Pheasant Mating Research

  • Matt Ridley studied pheasant mating for his zoology PhD at Oxford.
  • He researched why pheasants, unlike most birds, are polygamous.
INSIGHT

From Pheasants to Humans

  • Ridley transitioned from pheasant research to human mating through writing.
  • His book, The Red Queen, explored the evolution of sex and mating strategies.
INSIGHT

Nature vs. Nurture

  • The Red Queen challenged the prevailing view that human behavior is solely driven by learning, not instinct.
  • Ridley argued that evolutionary biology principles apply to humans.
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