Samuel T. Wilkinson
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University, MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, featured in New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal
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May 7, 2024 • 29min
Ep444 - Samuel T. Wilkinson | Purpose
Author Samuel T. Wilkinson discusses how human evolution implies an overarching purpose to our existence, challenging the belief that life has no fundamental meaning. He explores the dual potential of human nature, the balance between selfishness and altruism, and the significance of choosing between good and evil impulses in the test of life.
May 13, 2024 • 1h 22min
395: The Neuroscience of Finding Your Purpose and Defeating Depression | Samuel Wilkinson, MD
Dr. Samuel Wilkinson discusses ketamine therapy, relationships for happiness, social media's impact on mental health, sex differences in mental well-being, evolutionary altruism, and the power of parent-child interactions in shaping mental health and well-being.
Jul 8, 2024 • 36min
Ep. 8: Yale professor: How evolution supports the plan of salvation
Yale professor Dr. Samuel T. Wilkinson discusses how evolution can enhance spirituality by highlighting the patterns and guidance seen in evolution. They explore misconceptions about evolution, convergence in evolution, the role of natural selection, evolutionary perspectives on human nature, altruism, and the benefits of marriage over cohabitation. The conversation delves into aligning evolutionary principles with religious beliefs and making controversial topics more approachable.
