Daniel Fessler

Daniel Fessler, a Professor of Biological Anthropology at UCLA, shares intriguing insights into human behavior. He delves into physical formidability, revealing how perceptions of strength influence social dynamics and risk-taking. Fessler discusses cultural portrayals of male muscularity, highlighting the disconnect between men's and women's preferences. The conversation explores moral parochialism and how social context shapes moral judgments, along with the evolutionary significance of disgust linked to pathogens.