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#515 - David & Douglas Kenrick - Evolved Psychology Vs The Modern World

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David Douglas Kenrick

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Primate Behavior and the Emergence of Human Culture Solving Modern Problems with the Stone Age Brain The River Runs Through It+1 more

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#515 - David & Douglas Kenrick - Evolved Psychology Vs The Modern World mentions Primate Behavior and the Emergence of Human Culture by Jane Lancaster, Solving Modern Problems with the Stone Age Brain, The River Runs Through It, and The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Primate Behavior and the Emergence of Human Culture Solving Modern Problems with the Stone Age Brain The River Runs Through It The Selfish Gene

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Primate Behavior and the Emergence of Human Culture

Jane Lancaster

we'd been, you know, Ed had been reading sociobiology and I'd been reading a book by Jane Lancaster called Primate Behavior and the Emergence of Huma…

Solving Modern Problems with the Stone Age Brain

I would say based upon what Dave just said, buy a copy of the book for your, for your sons or your fathers or your brothers or your mothers.

The River Runs Through It

it's one of the most beautifully written English books in English literature.

Guests: David, Douglas Kenrick

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David Lundberg Kenrick is the Psychology Program Manager at Arizona State University and Douglas Kenrick is a Professor of psychology at Arizona State University. Our brains were designed to exist in a very different environment to the one they find themselves in. Managing modern problems with stone-age operating systems causes us to act in strange, suboptimal, silly ways. Which is why it's so important to understand how our minds developed. Expect to learn just how violent humans were ancestrally, why more people die of obesity than starvation in 2022, whether dominance or prestige is more important at getting ahead, whether ancient humans felt love the same way we do now, why human females go through menopause, the relationship between dominance and attraction and much more...

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Primate Behavior and the Emergence of Human Culture

Jane Lancaster

The host references Jane Lancaster's book to support a discussion on the evolutionary perspectives of romantic attrac…

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Solving Modern Problems with the Stone Age Brain

The host emphasizes the significance of being helpful to others as a means of fostering trust and friendship. They re…

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The River Runs Through It

The host mentions 'The River Runs Through It' to illustrate the complex relationship between risk-taking and self-pre…

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The Selfish Gene

Richard Dawkins

The host references 'The Selfish Gene' to explain the evolutionary strategy behind menopause in humans. They discuss…

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Billy No Mates

Max Dickens

The host discusses the challenges men face in maintaining friendships, referencing Max Dickens' book 'Billy No Mates'…

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Homicide

Martin Daly and Margo Wilson

The host references the book 'Homicide' to discuss the research by Martin Daly and Margo Wilson on the tendencies of…

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The Mating Mind

Jeffrey Miller

The host references 'The Mating Mind' to discuss how perceived intelligence and creativity can enhance a man's attrac…

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Don't Trust Your Gut

Seth Stevens-Davidowitz

The host mentions 'Don't Trust Your Gut' by Seth Stevens-Davidowitz while discussing a study on happiness and well-be…

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Referenced books include Primate Behavior and the Emergence of Human Culture by Jane Lancaster and Solving Modern Problems with the Stone Age Brain.
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Primate Behavior and the Emergence of Human Culture

Jane Lancaster

Best for Researchers and students in psychology and sociologyOften cited around dominance and attraction

“The speaker mentions reading a book by Jane Lancaster called Primate Behavior and the Emergence of Human Culture while discussing research on relationships.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: dominance and attraction

For: Researchers and students in psychology and sociology

Key quote: “we'd been, you know, Ed had been reading sociobiology and I'd been reading a book by Jane Lancaster called Primate Behavior and the Emergence of Human Culture.”

The host references Jane Lancaster's book to support a discussion on the evolutionary perspectives of romantic attraction and dominance. They highlight how the book influenced their research on human relationships by comparing them to primate behavior.

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Solving Modern Problems with the Stone Age Brain

Best for Parents and family membersOften cited around importance of being nice

“Check out the book, read the book. Buy a copy of the book for your sons or your fathers or your brothers or your mothers.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: importance of being nice

For: Parents and family members

Key quote: “I would say based upon what Dave just said, buy a copy of the book for your, for your sons or your fathers or your brothers or your mothers.”

The host emphasizes the significance of being helpful to others as a means of fostering trust and friendship. They recommend the book as a valuable resource for understanding these social dynamics better.

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The River Runs Through It

Best for Readers interested in literature that explores complex human emotions and relationships.Often cited around suicide and risk-taking behavior

“The speaker describes 'The River Runs Through It' as a beautiful book that poetically depicts the relationship between a guy and his younger brother, highlighting its literary significance.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: suicide and risk-taking behavior

For: Readers interested in literature that explores complex human emotions and relationships.

Key quote: “it's one of the most beautifully written English books in English literature.”

The host mentions 'The River Runs Through It' to illustrate the complex relationship between risk-taking and self-preservation, particularly in the context of male behavior. The book serves as a poignant backdrop to discuss themes of brotherhood, nature, and the darker aspects of human tendencies that can lead to self-destructive actions.

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The Selfish Gene

Richard Dawkins

Best for Individuals interested in evolutionary biology and human behaviorOften cited around human reproduction and genes

“I was just re listening to the book The Selfish Gene, and Dawkins had a 25th anniversary edition in which he defended himself.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: human reproduction and genes

For: Individuals interested in evolutionary biology and human behavior

Key quote: “it's better off me being a grandmother than dying in childbirth or dying while I have a very young child”

The host references 'The Selfish Gene' to explain the evolutionary strategy behind menopause in humans. They discuss how our genes influence reproductive decisions and the importance of social support in human survival.

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Billy No Mates

Max Dickens

Best for Men seeking to understand and improve their friendshipsOften cited around men and friendships

“Max Dickens has just written a book called Billy No Mates about why men have a difficulty with friendships at the moment.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: men and friendships

For: Men seeking to understand and improve their friendships

Key quote: “I had a guy called Max Dickens who's just written a book called Billy No Mates about why men have a difficulty with friendships at the moment.”

The host discusses the challenges men face in maintaining friendships, referencing Max Dickens' book 'Billy No Mates' to highlight the differences in how men and women form and sustain relationships. The book emphasizes that men's friendships often peak in adolescence and decline due to a lack of shared effort and meaningful interactions.

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Homicide

Martin Daly and Margo Wilson

Best for students of psychology and sociologyOften cited around young male syndrome

“They wrote a book called Homicide and one of the counter arguments to the idea that genes are the reason for familial killings.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: young male syndrome

For: students of psychology and sociology

Key quote: “they're the people that you want to watch out for.”

The host references the book 'Homicide' to discuss the research by Martin Daly and Margo Wilson on the tendencies of young men in desperate situations to engage in violent behavior. This analysis fits into a broader conversation about human violence and evolutionary psychology.

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The Mating Mind

Jeffrey Miller

Best for Individuals interested in evolutionary psychology and mate selectionOften cited around attractiveness and status

“Jeffrey Miller would argue... He wrote a beautiful book called The Mating Mind.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: attractiveness and status

For: Individuals interested in evolutionary psychology and mate selection

Key quote: “What he would argue there is that in some sense, if I can show off my brilliant mind, it indicates that I have good genes.”

The host references 'The Mating Mind' to discuss how perceived intelligence and creativity can enhance a man's attractiveness, even in the absence of financial resources. This perspective aligns with the idea that women may prioritize potential mate value over current status or income.

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Don't Trust Your Gut

Seth Stevens-Davidowitz

Best for Individuals interested in psychology and well-being researchOften cited around happiness and well-being

“Seth Stevens-Davidowitz, who's a data scientist, has just released a new book called Don't Trust Your Gut. In that, he looks through a bunch of this stuff and then lays it out in this really easy table.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: happiness and well-being

For: Individuals interested in psychology and well-being research

Key quote: “Seth Stevens-Davidowitz, who's a data scientist, has just released a new book called Don't Trust Your Gut.”

The host mentions 'Don't Trust Your Gut' by Seth Stevens-Davidowitz while discussing a study on happiness and well-being. The book provides insights into what activities contribute most to people's happiness, highlighting the importance of data in understanding subjective experiences.

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we'd been, you know, Ed had been reading sociobiology and I'd been reading a book by Jane Lancaster called Primate Behavior and the Emergence of Huma…

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I would say based upon what Dave just said, buy a copy of the book for your, for your sons or your fathers or your brothers or your mothers.

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it's one of the most beautifully written English books in English literature.

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