Michael Muthukrishna

In a thought-provoking discussion, Michael Muthukrishna, an Associate Professor at LSE and author of 'A Theory of Everyone,' explores a unifying theory that bridges psychology, culture, and economics. He delves into the complexities of human behavior, emphasizing the significance of social learning and cultural transmission. Muthukrishna also highlights the role of energy in societal development and presents innovative ideas for education and governance, advocating for decentralized approaches. Lastly, he addresses the erosion of trust in institutions and offers solutions for a more equitable future.

In a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Michael Muthukrishna, an associate professor of economic psychology at the London School of Economics and author of "A Theory of Everyone," fascinating topics unfold. He dives into the origins of religion and cultural evolution, examining how our brains and education shape reasoning. Muthukrishna discusses the evolution of trust and cooperation, emphasizing the role of kinship. He also highlights cultural evolution's impact on modern challenges like individualism and climate change. A captivating exploration of humanity's behaviors and future!

Michael Muthukrishna, a Professor of economic psychology at the London School of Economics, shares insights from his book "A Theory of Everyone." He discusses the potential for a unified theory of human behavior to tackle modern challenges like governance and inequality. Muthukrishna examines the evolution of intelligence and its cultural contexts, critiques education systems, and how social interaction drives innovation. He also explores the role of diversity in fostering creativity, emphasizing the importance of effective immigration policies in societal dynamics.

Michael Muthukrishna, Associate Professor of Economic Psychology, discusses his new book exploring cultural evolution, cooperation, the impact of the industrial revolution, skepticism in the age of Google, Tasmanian culture, the influence of cultural tools on geniuses, controversial ideas about energy and the environment, the potential of nuclear power, hope for the future, and concluding reflections.

Human behavior expert Dr. Michael Muthukrishna discusses cultural evolution's impact on human behavior, setting children up for success, and the mental health epidemic. Topics include IQ levels, educational choices, parenting for success, and strategies for healthy offspring.

Michael Muthukrishna, an Associate Professor of Economic Psychology at the London School of Economics, discusses cultural evolution, dual inheritance theory, inequality, education, productivity differences, rise of Eurasia, border stability, diversity, and trust in society.

Iona Italia hosts Michael Muthukrishna, a cultural evolutionary theorist and author, who delves into dual inheritance theory—how our behaviors are shaped by both genetics and culture. He discusses the crucial role of energy availability in driving human innovation and its historical ties to societal transformation. Muthukrishna highlights the impact of cultural isolation on advancement and contrasts future scenarios shaped by resource scarcity versus those driven by innovation and equitable distribution.

In this engaging discussion, Michael Muthukrishna, an Associate Professor of Economic Psychology at the London School of Economics and author of 'A Theory of Everyone,' explores humanity's journey through history. He dives into how energy revolutions have shaped societal progress and the implications of energy scarcity on future conflicts. Muthukrishna also highlights the need to rethink education, drawing inspiration from innovative models like Estonia's, to better address today’s challenges.

Michael Muthukrishna, author of "A Theory of Everyone," explores the distinctiveness of human beings and argues that cultural evolution propels humanity and helps us face challenges. Topics include creating cultures that lead to particular outcomes, the role of energy availability in fostering collaboration, the importance of the next energy revolution, decreasing global energy demand, the Taliban's shift in stance on vaccination campaigns, the success of conservation efforts for the Saiga Antelope, and the rise of stay-at-home dads in the US.

Speakers discuss the impact of AI on the job market, including the importance of soft skills, opportunities for people with disabilities, and potential inequality. They also emphasize the value of distinctive human skills worth developing.