Bill von Hippel

Dr. Bill von Hippel, a social psychologist and professor at the University of Queensland, dives into the quirks of human behavior shaped by evolution. He discusses why high-achieving women face challenges in love and suggests that humor is a key trait of attraction. The conversation explores how wealth impacts social skills and why poorer individuals tend to be friendlier. Bill also raises alarms about declining birth rates and questions if we're at risk of extinction due to diminished sexual activity, offering insights into modern dating dynamics influenced by technology.

Dr. Bill von Hippel, WHOOP Senior Scientist, dives into the fascinating interplay between stress, sleep, and performance. He discusses how stress can be perceived as both a threat and a challenge, influencing cardiovascular health. The talk highlights the importance of heart rate variability (HRV) and how fitness impacts sleep quality. Listeners learn about the benefits of time-restricted eating, light exposure, and strategies for maximizing sleep consistency. Conversations also touch on the hidden costs of oversleeping and social jetlag, making this a must-listen for peak performance enthusiasts.

#420: Harvard professor Arthur Brooks described two types of intelligence – and explained, in scientific terms, the wisdom that comes with age.Dr. Ellen Vora, M.D., shared insight into the roots of procrastination, offering evidence-based tips for how to overcome our own inner demons of anxiety, fear and laziness.Psychology professor Bill von Hippel described why too much happiness is just as detrimental to our long-term health and wellbeing as too little happiness.Wall St. Journal columnist Spencer Jakab observed the perfect storm of conditions that gave rise to meme stonks and other oddities of our era.Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy argued for “strategic under-diversification” and explained the Sharpe Ratio.Data scientist Nick Maggiulli explains the save-invest continuum.And financial planner Bill Bengen, the creator of the 4 percent retirement withdrawal rule, talks about what most people misunderstand about the safe withdrawal rate.These are just some of the highlights from the Afford Anything podcast in this 2022 year-in-review episode.Enjoy!For more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode420 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leading evolutionary psychologist Dr. Bill von Hippel sits down for a discussion on what makes us tick as humans and how that plays a role in our mental health. Dr. von Hippel is the author of the book The Social Leap, and explains how the experience of our ancestors shaped the way our minds and bodies react to stressful situations, positive and negative emotions, and social settings. He joins WHOOP VP of Performance Kristen Holmes to talk about the beginnings of humanity (2:30), the pursuit of happiness (4:28), social comparisons (7:57), healthy motivation (12:02), stress (12:48), framing the right mindset (17:50), staying present (23:56), flow states (27:23), negative feelings and stress responses (29:07), self-control and willpower (32:29), our limitations as humans (37:27), and mindfulness practices (41:02).Support the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

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!