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Modern WisdomDec 2, 2018

#041 - William Von Hippel - The Social Leap; How We Evolved From Tree Swinging to Human Being

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Guest: William von Hippel

Notable books mentioned: The Social Leap by William von Hippel, The Elephant in the Brain by Robin Hanson, The Nature of Nutrition by Steve Simpson, Light of Our Stars by Adam Frank

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#041 - William Von Hippel - The Social Leap; How We Evolved From Tree Swinging to Human Being mentions The Social Leap by William von Hippel, The Elephant in the Brain by Robin Hanson, The Nature of Nutrition by Steve Simpson, and Light of Our Stars by Adam Frank with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Guest: William von Hippel
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William Von Hippel is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Queensland and Author of The Social Leap. Today is nothing short of fascinating as we learn the story of how our ancestors went from being chimps in trees to bipedal apes out on the plains and why we took that dangerous step in our development. We discover why our brains more than trebled in size and how that benefited us, what tools and tactics enabled these early humans to survive in a perilous new environment and what the implications are for our modern day minds dealing with primitive motivations. Further Reading: The Social Leap - http://amzn.eu/d/iFGKgsg Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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The Social Leap
William von Hippel
Best for Listeners interested in psychology and evolutionOften cited around evolutionary science of happiness

“The podcast discusses William von Hippel's new book, 'The Social Leap', which explores the evolutionary science of human development and happiness.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Listeners interested in psychology and evolution
Key quote: “If you have ever wondered about how great apes in trees, became bipedal beings out on the plains, and then evolved into the humans that you see before you today, this podcast is really for you.”
The host mentions 'The Social Leap' to highlight the fascinating insights from William von Hippel regarding human evolution and happiness. The book offers a narrative that connects our evolutionary past to contemporary behavior, making it relevant for listeners interested in psychology and human development.
ASIN: B07HCMGFRG
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The Elephant in the Brain
Robin Hanson
Best for Listeners interested in psychology and human evolutionOften cited around evolutionary psychology

“The excerpt references another podcast episode discussing 'The Elephant in the Brain', which explores the environmental influences on human behavior.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Listeners interested in psychology and human evolution
Key quote: “Again, the same as with my podcast I did with Professor Robin Hanson, The Elephant in the Brain, why we are the way we are nowadays is a lot due to the environment that we evolved in.”
The host mentions 'The Elephant in the Brain' in relation to a discussion about human evolution and behavior. This reference highlights the connection between our evolutionary past and current human nature as explored in both books.
ASIN: B07H8K4G9G
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The Nature of Nutrition
Steve Simpson
Best for Individuals interested in nutrition and evolutionary biologyOften cited around evolutionary biology and nutrition

“Simpson has shown very clearly that if you vary the protein levels in food, animals will way overeat carbohydrates in order to get enough protein.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in nutrition and evolutionary biology
Key quote: “Simpson has shown very clearly that if you vary the protein levels in food, animals will way overeat carbohydrates in order to get enough protein.”
The host discusses how our evolutionary history influences our eating behaviors, particularly regarding protein intake. They mention Steve Simpson's book, 'The Nature of Nutrition,' to highlight research on how animals overeat carbohydrates to meet protein needs.
ASIN: B007BOKOFO
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Light of Our Stars
Adam Frank
Best for Listeners interested in AI, evolution, and environmental issues.Often cited around AI and human evolution

“Professor Adam Frank, who wrote Light of Our Stars, identified that one of the byproducts of any world girdling civilization is going to be the level of global warming.”

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Key quote: “I think I did a podcast with Professor Adam Frank, who wrote Light of Our Stars, and he identified that one of the byproducts of any world girdling civilization is going to be the level of global warming that we have.”
The host mentions 'Light of Our Stars' to highlight the connection between advanced civilizations and global warming. This reference serves to illustrate the unintended consequences of technological progress on our environment.
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Superintelligence
Nick Bostrom
Best for Anyone interested in artificial intelligenceOften cited around AI and its implications

“If you read super intelligent, fantastic book on AI by Professor Nick Bostrom from the Future Humanities Institute of Oxford.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Anyone interested in artificial intelligence
Key quote: “If you read super intelligent, fantastic book on AI by Professor Nick Bostrom from the Future Humanities Institute of Oxford.”
The host highlights 'Superintelligence' as a fantastic resource on artificial intelligence. This book is noted for its insightful exploration of the future of AI and its potential impact on humanity.
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