The Jordan Harbinger Show 637: Bill von Hippel | Where the Social Leap Lands
Mar 15, 2022
Bill von Hippel, a psychology professor and author, dives into the evolution of human behavior and social dynamics. He explains how the theory of mind gives humans a unique advantage over animals and discusses why hunter-gatherer societies were more egalitarian. The conversation explores our innate ability to perceive deception and how this skill shaped our survival. Von Hippel humorously addresses why we often dislike our photos and the psychological implications of self-perception in social interactions. It's a fascinating journey through the evolutionary roots of who we are!
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Clothing and Lice
- Humans invented clothing approximately when body lice evolved.
- Body lice adapted to laying eggs in clothing after humans lost body hair.
Fear of the Dark
- Children's innate fear of the dark is not learned but an evolved trait.
- This fear protected our ancestors from nocturnal predators.
Sharing and Neophobia
- Children's sharing behavior develops naturally around age four.
- Neophobia, or fear of new foods, is also a natural instinct.
