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#439 - Glenn Geher - Positive Evolutionary Psychology

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Glenn Geher

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Darwinian Medicine Men Behaving Badly

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Darwinian Medicine

Randy Nessie

If it helps us understand life and death for millions of people at any given time, I'd say that's highly relevant and something that we would do bett…

Men Behaving Badly

David Buss

It's not that they're not virtuous, but they're not as pure as we think that they are.

Guest: Glenn Geher

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Glenn Geher is Professor of Psychology and Founding Director of Evolutionary Studies at the State University of New York and an author. Ancestral lifestyles are a big trend at the moment. Taking influence from our paleolithic past to inform how we eat, train and move in the modern world. But taking an ancestral approach to our psychological wellbeing is much rarer and this is Glenn's work - what can insights about our past teach us about how to enjoy the present. Expect to learn why depression and anxiety might actually be useful, why understanding the reason for emotions reduces their power over you, why it's miraculous that the education system has worked at all, why men are twice as likely to die in early adulthood than women, the danger of technology through an evolutionary lens and much more...

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Darwinian Medicine

Randy Nessie

The host discusses the relevance of evolutionary psychology, particularly in understanding male mortality rates. They…

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Men Behaving Badly

David Buss

The host discusses David Buss's book 'Men Behaving Badly' in the context of evolutionary psychology's focus on darker…

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The conversation centers on evolutionary psychology and mortality.
A second recurring theme is evolutionary psychology research.
Referenced books include Darwinian Medicine by Randy Nessie and Men Behaving Badly by David Buss.
The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in psychology, health, and evolutionary science. and Students and researchers interested in psychology and human behavior.

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Darwinian Medicine

Randy Nessie

Best for Individuals interested in psychology, health, and evolutionary science.Often cited around evolutionary psychology and mortality

“Randy coined the term Darwinian medicine and published extensively, including several books on Darwinian psychiatry and how all the mental and physical health fields will benefit from being Darwin eyes and evolution eyes.”

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Trigger: evolutionary psychology and mortality

For: Individuals interested in psychology, health, and evolutionary science.

Key quote: “If it helps us understand life and death for millions of people at any given time, I'd say that's highly relevant and something that we would do better just understanding.”

The host discusses the relevance of evolutionary psychology, particularly in understanding male mortality rates. They reference 'Darwinian Medicine' to highlight how evolutionary factors contribute to health outcomes, especially among young men.

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Men Behaving Badly

David Buss

Best for Students and researchers interested in psychology and human behaviorOften cited around evolutionary psychology research

“The mention refers to David Buss's book discussing human mating and evolved psychology surrounding mating, highlighting the competitive and less altruistic nature of motivations.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: evolutionary psychology research

For: Students and researchers interested in psychology and human behavior

Key quote: “It's not that they're not virtuous, but they're not as pure as we think that they are.”

The host discusses David Buss's book 'Men Behaving Badly' in the context of evolutionary psychology's focus on darker human motivations. They highlight the discomfort that arises from Buss's research on sex differences and human mating, suggesting a need for a balanced view that also considers the positive aspects of human nature.

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