Randolph Nesse

Stoa Conversations recap their 2023 highlights discussing stoic psychology, voluntary suffering, anger management, and the Stoic God. They shoutout key guests like Randolph Nesse, Julia Galef, and Chris Gill. The hosts share insights and plans for upcoming episodes.

Dr. Randolph Nesse, author of 'Good Reasons for Bad Feelings,' discusses anxiety from an evolutionary perspective. The podcast explores the evolutionary origins of anxiety, the role of commitment in social groups, imposter syndrome, mental health treatments, charisma, and human nature. Delve into the essential conversation on understanding negative emotions and insights of the Stoics.

Randolph Nesse, the founding director of the Center for Evolution Medicine, explores the evolutionary roots of emotions in this insightful discussion. He explains how anxiety, depression, and anger serve critical survival purposes despite their negative aspects. Nesse dives into why worrying about social perceptions is evolutionarily beneficial and discusses the paradox of why women may choose reckless partners. He also addresses the implications of aging on health, revealing how some traits advantageous in youth can become detrimental later in life.