Nikhil Chaudhary

Lecturer in Human Evolutionary and Behavioral Ecology in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge. He is an evolutionary anthropologist interested in applying evolutionary theory to explain diversity in behavior and cognition.

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Sep 1, 2025 • 1h 3min

#1144 Nikhil Chaudhary: Cooperation, Social Learning, Breeding Systems, and Evolutionary Psychiatry

Nikhil Chaudhary, a Lecturer in Human Evolutionary and Behavioral Ecology at the University of Cambridge, delves into fascinating topics on human behavior. He explores the evolution of cooperation and relational wealth, emphasizing how social networks boost individual well-being. Chaudhary discusses unique breeding systems, illustrating the crucial roles of caregivers in human societies. Lastly, he connects evolutionary insights to psychiatry, shedding light on how our past influences contemporary mental health, particularly postpartum depression.

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