

Harvey Whitehouse
Renowned social anthropologist and Director of the Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Oxford. His research explores the intersection of anthropology, psychology, and evolutionary biology to understand human behavior and societies.
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Aug 27, 2024 • 48min
Ep63. Part 1: Does our biology facilitate our Global Disorder?
Harvey Whitehouse, Director of the Centre for the Study of Social Cohesion at Oxford, dives into the complexities of human behavior. He discusses how globalization and technology have paradoxically fueled tribalism and in-group hatred. Whitehouse explains the significance of understanding evolutionary biology in deciphering the allure of strong leaders like Trump and Putin. The conversation also touches on identity fusion, the decline in global religiosity, and its effects on governance and social cohesion, highlighting the interconnectedness of our evolutionary past with modern societal issues.

Jul 17, 2024 • 52min
Surprise Gift: How Inherited Generational Traits Underpin Our Societies, with Harvey Whitehouse
Harvey Whitehouse, a renowned social anthropologist and Director at Oxford's Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology, delves into the impact of inherited generational traits on modern societies. He shares transformative experiences from Papua New Guinea that reshaped his understanding of conformity, tribalism, and ritual. Together with Brian Klaas, they explore how these traits could help or hinder our response to current global challenges like environmental degradation and political instability, emphasizing the importance of collective inheritance for cooperation.