أفضل بودكاسات Evolutionary (2025)

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Horror and Morbid Curiosity with Coltan Scrivner 2:06:05

2d ago2:06:05

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بقلم Dave Pietraszewski & David Pinsof

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The Current Uranus-Neptune Sextile 16:29

8d ago16:29

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When your world is lit up with squares and oppositions, sleeping through sextiles happens almost automatically. With hard aspects, your foot is in the fire. You’re highly motivated to act, in other words. Softer aspects aren’t nearly as pressing. You can think of them more as opportunities than as demands. Still, missed opportunities are actually h…

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Shadow Work for Depression (with Luke Adler)

27d ago

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In this episode, Luke and I dive into what’s really behind male depression. We explore why the things men typically do to feel better often make the stuckness worse, and then reveal the powerful connection between depression and unexpressed anger. Luke goes deeper and breaks down the physiology of depression from a Chinese medicine perspective sett…

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Cooperative breeding with Karen Kramer 1:16:14

9d ago1:16:14

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How are humans able to sustain large families? What is our "true" reproductive strategy as a species? Are kids designed to raise younger children? And is it unnatural for us to live in such strongly age-segregated societies? In this episode, we talk to Karen Kramer (U of Utah) where we discuss our (possibly unique) ability to live with and raise on…

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Belief with Dan Williams 1:54:16

16d ago1:54:16

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Why do we believe what we believe? And our we aware of why we believe what we believe? And what is a belief anyway? And what should we think of people like Jordan Peterson? We tackle these questions and more in this episode with Dan Williams (Sussex): our first guest representing evolutionary approaches to philosophy. More about Dan Williams: https…

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The Evolution of Human Longevity with Mike Gurven 1:52:34

23d ago1:52:34

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Did we evolve to live long lives? Is heart disease a human universal? In this episode, we talk to Mike Gurven (UCSB), who has run a number of large-scale studies on the life and health of non-Western populations (among much, much more). And now, he has a new book out (Seven Decades: How We Evolved to Live Longer) summarizing the big picture of what…

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Shadow Work for Depression (with Luke Adler) 40:55

27d ago40:55

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In this episode, Luke and I dive into what's really behind male depression. We explore why the things men typically do to feel better often make the stuckness worse, and then reveal the powerful connection between depression and unexpressed anger. Luke goes deeper and breaks down the physiology of depression from a Chinese medicine perspective sett…

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Language and Communication with Thom Scott-Phillips 1:38:25

1M ago1:38:25

1:38:25

What do the lindy hop, ostensive communication, and the evolution of language all have in common? Thom Scott-Phillips! In this episode, we discuss if language is an adaptation, why art museums have that certain vibe, the theory crisis in the behavioral sciences, the state of scientific publishing, and why Thom loves the lindy hop. More about Thom S…

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Shadow Work for Nice Guys (with Luke Adler)

1M ago

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In this episode I dive into the hidden roots of nice guy syndrome with my co-facilitator Dr. Luke Adler. We explore how being a “nice guy” is actually one of six primitive nervous system survival responses rooted in fear of losing connection. Luke and I share vulnerable stories about how this shows up and why shadow work is the real pathway out. We…

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Shadow Work for Nice Guys (with Luke Adler) 45:16

1M ago45:16

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In this episode I dive into the hidden roots of nice guy syndrome along with my Heart of Shadow co-facilitator Dr. Luke Adler. We explore how being a "nice guy" is actually one of six primitive nervous system survival responses rooted in fear of losing connection. Luke and I share vulnerable stories about how this shows up and why shadow work is th…

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The Evolutionary Psychology of Humor 1:45:51

1M ago1:45:51

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Humor is one of the great puzzles of evolutionary psychology. Co-host David Pinsof (UCLA) presents the coordinating “mix-up” hypothesis of humor, in which….well, you’ll have to listen to find out. By Dave’s account, it is one of the best accounts of the psychology of humor out there (but what do we know?) Content warning: this episode does contain …

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Creating Communities of Initiation 1:20:48

1M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

Bill Plotkin, also known by his soul name; Impossible Dreamer and I Sara McFarland, also known as Hologram Heart, speak about these times of crisis as personal and species wide initiatory journey and how we might turn towards this beautifully crafted crisis as the dying of the old paradigm needed to descend into the depths. We also speak about what…

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Gnosticism And The Roots Of Evolutionary Astrology 20:09

1M ago20:09

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“I always do what the voices in my head tell me what to do.” That’s become a familiar gag line. I don’t want to recommend psychosis as a lifestyle, but recently while rereading Carl Jung’s biography, Memories, Dreams, Reflections, I was struck by how much emphasis he puts on trusting cues from the unconscious mind even when they don’t seem to make …

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Plants, Infants, and the Evolution of Social Learning with Annie Wertz 1:58:02

1M ago1:58:02

1:58:02

Plants are mini chemical weapon factories! Learning and evolution are not opposed! This week, Annie Wertz (UCSB) joins us to describe her groundbreaking world on the evolutionary psychology of what babies know about plants, and how infants selectively use social information to guide their interactions with them. A lovely example of how adopting an …

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3 Ways Men Disconnect (and the Fix)

2M ago

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In this episode I break down the three types of disconnection that are crushing men right now and leading to depression, stuckness, and a sense that something’s just off in life. I walk through what each of these disconnections looks like, why they’re so common, and most importantly, what men can actually do to reconnect and start feeling alive aga…

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3 Ways Men Disconnect (and the Fix) 18:39

2M ago18:39

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In this episode I break down the three types of disconnection that are crushing men right now and leading to depression, stuckness, and a sense that something's just off in life. I walk through what each of these disconnections looks like, why they're so common, and most importantly, what men can actually do to reconnect and start feeling alive aga…

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Cooperation with Pat Barclay 1:55:07

2M ago1:55:07

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Pat Barclay (Guelph) joins us to discuss his work solving the mysteries of the evolution of cooperation. Pat is a wonderful human being and an exceptional scientist, whose work is at the forefront of understanding how and why we solve the problem of cooperation as a species. More about Pat Barclay: http://patbarclay.com/ More about David Pinsof: ht…

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Drugs, Delusions, and Depression with Ed Hagen 2:00:20

2M ago2:00:20

2:00:20

Why would a mind ever be delusional or depressed, and can we understand these as functional or maladaptive outcomes? Why do humans take drugs, and why do plants make them in the first place? (And why might the answer to the second question also answer the first?) Join us on a fun, wide-ranging conversation with guest Ed Hagen (Washington State, Van…

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Inherited Wounds: Tend the Land, Heal Men (with Roy Arthur Blodgett) 59:00

2M ago59:00

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In this episode I chat with naturalist and poet Roy Arthur Blodgett to face what men inherit: numbness, isolation, and a grim overculture of masculinity. We get into men and land, how the wild helped Roy feel most himself, and what shifts when we stop spectating and start participating. We talk land literacy, seeing patterns of succession, the fear…

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Inherited Wounds: Tend the Land, Heal Men (with Roy Arthur Blodgett) 58:24

2M ago58:24

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In this episode I chat with naturalist and poet Roy Arthur Blodgett to face what men inherit: numbness, isolation, and a grim overculture of masculinity. We get into men and land, how the wild helped Roy feel most himself, and what shifts when we stop spectating and start participating. We talk land literacy, seeing patterns of succession, the fear…

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My Top 16 Men's Group/Work Moments 29:21

2M ago29:21

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In this episode, I get personal and share about my top 16 moments that I've gotten to experience that's to men's work, all stemming from men's groups, retreats, and community (and in no particular order). These are all experiences that have enriched my life beyond measure, and were all possible because of the depth of connection I've cultivated wit…

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My Top 16 Men’s Group/Work Moments

2M ago

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In this episode, I get personal and share about my top 16 moments that I’ve gotten to experience that’s to men’s work, all stemming from men’s groups, retreats, and community (and in no particular order). These are all experiences that have enriched my life beyond measure, and were all possible because of the depth of connection I’ve cultivated wit…

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Conspiracy Theories and Group Boundaries with Cristina Moya 2:01:04

2M ago2:01:04

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Guest Cristina Moya (UC Davis) is one of our favorite evolutionary behavioral scientists. In this episode, we discuss her work in Peru on ethnolinguistic group boundaries, why we all believe crazy things, and what the lay of the land is in the evolutionary behavioral sciences. More about Cristina Moya: https://sites.google.com/site/cristinasolermoy…

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Opening the door: activism meets shamanism 1:05:09

2M ago1:05:09

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Manda Scott (I’m with Audrey Tang on pronouns: post-gender feels pretty good. She uses - */* which means ‘any entry accepted' in computer code, but if we have to nail it down then she/her is fine.) Born in Scotland at 318ppm CO2, Manda Scott trained as a veterinary surgeon, but is now an award-winning novelist, host of the international chart-toppi…

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The Perilous Fascination Of Time Twins 15:28

2M ago15:28

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Astrologers sometimes get carried away and say that every chart is totally unique. That’s not really true. Obviously it’s possible for two people to be born at the same place and time – or at least close enough that there’s no real practical difference between their charts. Even people born a few days apart, but with the same degrees on their Ascen…

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The Seduction of Victim Masculinity (with Luke Adler)

2M ago

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In this episode, Luke and I explore the complex narratives surrounding masculinity, particularly the idea of victimhood among men. We dig into the cultural reflections of masculinity, the evolution of men’s roles, and the importance of shadow work in reclaiming agency and responsibility from the oh so alluring victim masculinity being sold these da…

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The Seduction of Victim Masculinity (with Luke Adler) 37:58

2M ago37:58

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In this episode, Luke and I explore the complex narratives surrounding masculinity, particularly the idea of victimhood among men. We dig into the cultural reflections of masculinity, the evolution of men's roles, and the importance of shadow work in reclaiming agency and responsibility from the oh so alluring victim masculinity being sold these da…

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Thoughtful Warriors with Brenda Bowser 2:22:45

2M ago2:22:45

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Guest Brenda Bowser (CalState Fullerton) recounts a life spent studying conflict and politics in Canambo, in the Ecuadorian Amazon, with her late husband and colleague John Q. Patton. Brenda shares first and second hand accounts of incredible events (including death by phantasm), and how she thinks about status, violence, and conflict, and how thes…

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The New Standard for Powerful Men 24:57

3M ago24:57

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In this episode, I dive into what I believe is the new standard for powerful men: taking responsibility for our pain. Whether it’s personal, ancestral, or collective, owning our wounds is what separates conscious men from those stuck in blame or avoidance. I explore how trauma lives in the nervous system, how patterns are passed down through genera…

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The New Standard for Powerful Men

3M ago

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In this episode, I dive into what I believe is the new standard for powerful men: taking responsibility for our pain. Whether it’s personal, ancestral, or collective, owning our wounds is what separates conscious men from those stuck in blame or avoidance. I explore how trauma lives in the nervous system, how patterns are passed down through genera…

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Egalitarianism in the Amazon with Chris Von Rueden 1:57:59

3M ago1:57:59

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Egalitarianism is not what you think it is! Guest Chris Von Rueden (URichmond) has wrapped his head around what egalitarianism is and shares his insights and what he’s learned living with and studying the Tsimane, hunter horticulturists in the Bolivian rainforest. TL;DR: How to make a more just society requires respecting the complexity of our evol…

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Held by Men, Forged by the Fire (with Ted Riter)

3M ago

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In this episode, I sit down with my longtime brother and mentor Ted Riter for a conversation that goes straight into the heart of sacred masculinity, grief, and transformation. Ted is a former rabbi turned spiritual guide and relationship coach who brings over 30 years of wisdom into the space of men’s work, intimacy, and embodiment. We explore how…

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Held by Men, Forged by the Fire (with Ted Riter) 54:19

3M ago54:19

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In this episode, I sit down with my longtime brother and mentor Ted Riter for a conversation that goes straight into the heart of sacred masculinity, grief, and transformation. Ted is a former rabbi turned spiritual guide and relationship coach who brings over 30 years of wisdom into the space of men’s work, intimacy, and embodiment. We explore how…

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Disgust, Morality, and Kinship with Deb Lieberman 2:31:40

3M ago2:31:40

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Why do we appeal to disgust when we moralize, and why do we moralize what we find disgusting? Guest Deb Lieberman (UMiami) explains why our human propensity to gang up on others may be driving a lot of our moral sentiments, and why she gets uncomfortable when people appeal to disgust to argue for what is right and wrong. More about Debra Lieberman:…

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Polarity is the Easy Part

3M ago

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In this episode I unpack why mastering sexy hacks like alpha-drops and breath orgasms is just the tip of the iceberg. I explore how childhood attachment wounds, body neglect, and unprocessed relational pain set the real limits on your erotic charge, and I explain why the hard, unsexy healing work—therapy, men’s groups, shadow work, and nervous-syst…

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Polarity is the Easy Part 16:25

3M ago16:25

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In this episode I unpack why mastering sexy hacks like alpha-drops and breath orgasms is just the tip of the iceberg. I explore how childhood attachment wounds, body neglect, and unprocessed relational pain set the real limits on your erotic charge, and I explain why the hard, unsexy healing work—therapy, men’s groups, shadow work, and nervous-syst…

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Terrorism, Drag Queens, and International Humanitarian Law with Michael Moncrieff 1:53:49

3M ago1:53:49

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From offering the UN insights into the psychology of terrorists to interviewing victims of war-torn Croatia, guest Michael Moncrieff has seen a lot of life and yet remains hopeful. Dave wonders aloud why we are so blind to the civilian impacts of war and David and Michael discuss predatory rationality. Michael explains the history of the drag-queen…

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How to AI Proof Yourself as a Man 24:00

3M ago24:00

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In this episode, I explore four core capacities every man needs to start cultivating to stay vital and grounded in an AI-powered world. This isn’t science fiction—AI is already shaping how we live, relate, and make choices. I talk about the rising influence of automation, and four essential tools for thriving as a man in the world that is now here.…

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How to AI-Proof Yourself as a Man 23:47

3M ago23:47

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In this episode, I explore four core capacities every man needs to start cultivating to stay vital and grounded in an AI-powered world. This isn’t science fiction—AI is already shaping how we live, relate, and make choices. I talk about the rising influence of automation, and four essential tools for thriving as a man in the world that is now here.…

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Bonus: Dave & David (and guest Pat Barclay) Read Some Reviews 17:16

3M ago17:16

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Dave and David read a review of the podcast, and future guest Pat Barclay (Guelph) joins them for a second reading. Topics include why it may be good to be skeptical of high production values, and the tradeoff between focusing on basic research findings versus their broader implications.بقلم Dave Pietraszewski & David Pinsof

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Examples of Good Evolutionary Psychology 2:18:36

3M ago2:18:36

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Dave and David move beyond the controversies to explain—and give examples of—evolutionary psychology done well. Topics covered include the science of racial categorization and why we get angry. If you’re looking for examples of novel insights in evolutionary psychology, this episode is for you. More about Evolutionary Psychology The Center for Evol…

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Some Reflections On Jupiter Entering Cancer 19:08

3M ago19:08

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Jupiter entered Cancer on June 9 and it will remain there until it enters Leo on June 29, 2026. In keeping with the planet’s benign reputation, its twelve-year orbit conveniently gives it about one year in each sign. Traditionally, Jupiter brings luck, and there’s some truth in that notion – with a few provisos. First, what exactly do we mean by lu…

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The Gift of Shame (with Dr. Keith Witt)

3M ago

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Shame isn’t something to get rid of—it’s something to work with. And when we do, it can become one of the most powerful tools for growth, integrity, and connection in a man’s life. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Keith Witt—psychologist, author, and one of the most seasoned men I’ve had the privilege of learning from—to unpack the deeper funct…

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The Gift of Shame (with Dr. Keith Witt) 1:00:21

3M ago1:00:21

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Shame isn’t something to get rid of—it’s something to work with. And when we do, it can become one of the most powerful tools for growth, integrity, and connection in a man’s life. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Keith Witt—psychologist, author, and one of the most seasoned men I’ve had the privilege of learning from—to unpack the deeper funct…

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Childhood in the Congo Basin with Sheina Lew-Levy 1:52:55

4M ago1:52:55

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Helicopter parenting is not a human universal! Guest Sheina Lew-Levy (Durham) explains what drew her to studying childhood among BaYaka foragers in the Congo Basin, and what parenting and childhood is like there and how this helps us understand who we are and what we need growing up. In this episode we also cover why field anthropologists are bad*s…

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The personal embedded within the collective 57:03

4M ago57:03

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Holding the responsibility of healing through the personal and the collective Charla and I explore the layers of the personal and the collective and how we move through the "pearl necklace" of karma, which is the way we respond habitually through the lenses of trauma, ancestral gift, cultural worldview. We explore together what it means to belong, …

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Friendship with Jaimie Krems 2:01:51

4M ago2:01:51

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Why is the study of friendship so lonely, and what makes Philadelphia Philly? Guest Jaimie Krems (UCLA) explains why friendship is a blindspot in science, and why she has no advice to give you if you’re feeling lonely (we’re only half-kidding). If you do want friends, don’t want friends, or have friends, you should listen to this episode. More abou…

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Mating with Daniel Conroy-Beam 1:58:11

4M ago1:58:11

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Guest Daniel Conroy-Beam (UCSB) explains why human mating has occupied the interest of evolutionary psychologists, what consequences this has had on science, and how things might be done better. If you want to understand the science behind why we prefer certain other people to bonk, don’t listen to this episode (we’re kidding, this is exactly what …

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Controversies in Evolutionary Psychology 2:01:28

4M ago2:01:28

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Dave and David plunge (or dip a toe) into the controversies surrounding evolutionary psychology and try to make a good-faith effort, while not suffering fools (or internet trolls) lightly. Listen through to the end of this one. More about Evolutionary Psychology The Center for Evolutionary Psychology “Primer” More about David Pinsof: https://www.ev…

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A Free Subscription To Lila! 14:44

4M ago14:44

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Want to have Steven Forrest in your pocket? That’s how many early adopters have described LILA (say: LEE-la), our astrological mobile app for iPhones and Androids. To spread the word about it, we’re giving away a free four-month subscription to anyone who wants one, no strings attached. Just hit this link and it’s all yours. https://link.lilaverse.…

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