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Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast)

Dave Pietraszewski & David Pinsof
Evolutionary Psychology
Cultural Evolution
Kanambo
Consciousness
Anthropology
Cooperation
Intergroup Violence
Mating Psychology
Identity
Human Behavior
Gender Dynamics
Omo Valley Research Project
Love
Market Integration
Free Will
Social Behavior
Friendship
Conflict
Cultural Conflict Management
Cooperative Breeding

Actual evolutionary psychology by actual evolutionary psychologists. Hosted by Dave Pietraszewski and David Pinsof. Every week, Dave and David bring cutting-edge work in the evolutionary behavioral sciences to you. patreon.com/epthepod

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Is cultural evolution a blind process, or one intrinsically impacted by individual cognition and insight? Olivier Morin (CNRS Jean Nicod) simultaneously pulls no punches while remaining distinctly nonpartisan as we traverse these and other murky wate... more

How do we remain resilient and flexible under difficult conditions? In this episode, we talk to Katie Starkweather (UCSB) about her work with the Shodagor, who spend appreciable amounts of life living on small boats in rural Bangladesh. Topics includ... more

They say that if you do what you love you never have to work a day in your life. In this episode, polymath Athena Aktipis (ASU) shares her enthusiasm and love for all things cooperative. Topics include music, Zombies, borderline personality, vibeing,... more

Philosopher of Ethics and Politics Hanno Sauer (Utrecht) examines whether moral progress is all its cracked up to be. Topics include social class, being slightly more moral than others, rationalization costs, the relationship between intellectuals an... more

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Kathrine Starkweather
Anthropologist and researcher focused on socio-ecological systems in Bangladesh
University of California, Santa Barbara
Episode: Ecology and Social Connections with Kathrine Starkweather
Athena Aktipis
A brilliant polymath of many eclectic interests focusing on cooperation and conflict across scales
Arizona State University; cooperative futures initiatives
Episode: The Extended, Cooperative Phenotype with Athena Aktipis
Hanno Sauer
Philosopher
Independent scholar
Episode: Moral Progress with Hanno Sauer
Manvir Singh
Scholar at the intersection of anthropology and cognitive science and evolutionary theory
Unknown (guest)
Episode: Magic, Shamanism, and the Scale of Cooperation with Manvir Singh
Antoine Marie
Scholar of politics specializing in evolutionary approaches toward politics, coalitions, ideologies
Center for Political Research, Paris (CERIPOF/ Sciences Po)
Episode: Politics with Antoine Marie
Michelle Sugiyama
Expert on the evolutionary psychology of stories
University/Research on cultural transmission and storytelling
Episode: Stories with Michelle Sugiyama
Lauren Ross
Philosopher of science, UC Irvine
University of California, Irvine
Episode: Mechanism, Function, and Philsophy of Science with Lauren Ross
Pascal Boyer
Cognitive scientist and author focused on religion and culture
Collège de France / Studies in culture and religion
Episode: Producing Belief with Pascal Boyer
Josh Snodgrass
Guest exploring the Shuar Project and health from an evolutionary perspective
Shuar Project
Episode: Health and the Shuar Project with Josh Snodgrass

Hosts

Dave Pietraszewski
Host with David Pinsof; appears across episodes focusing on evolutionary psychology and meta-science discussions.
David Pinsof
Co-host with Dave Pietraszewski; drives discussions on EvoPsych research, methods, and history of the field.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • A Treasure Trove of Evolutionary Social Science

    The Evolutionary Psychology Podcast is a real treasure trove of evolutionary social science, and a genuine gift to society.

    David Pinsof and David Pietraszewski are world-leading experts in the field, who somehow manage to discuss complicated, and at times controversial, scientific topics about human nature, in a way that is nuanced, clear, highly entertaining, and incredibly funny. This is scientific communication at its finest.

    The quality of the guests and the conversations held is also ex... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Max_B_London
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Essential history and critical reflection

    Excellent podcast for veterans and newcomers. Recent episodes with Boyd, Daly, and Cosmides are essential history and a huge resource for social science. MANY Thanks to the Daves!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zach4ryG
    United States6 months ago
  • Inspirational, serious, nuanced

    Would you consider adding clickable chapters into the podcast? Can be useful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    littleboylost
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Amazing podcast!

    I have zero expertise in evolutionary psychology but the 2 hours always go by so fast! I feel like I’m unlocking humanity’s secret mechanics. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    macaconac
    Canada7 months ago
  • Best podcast

    Tuesdays are my favorite day of the week thanks to this podcast! The episode on free will is mind blowing. I highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YzarW
    United States9 months ago

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Ecology and Social Connections with Kathrine Starkweather
Q: How lonely or social is boat dwelling, and what does social life look like on the boats?
Katie shares that data from a social networks project suggests seasonal differences in social interactions, with more isolation during the rainy season but socializing concentrated around shared spaces like tea stalls; kids play together and families dock fishing boats together in the evening.
Ecology and Social Connections with Kathrine Starkweather
Q: How do ecological pressures translate into changes in labor division across seasons?
She outlines that in the wet season women often trade while men fish; in the dry season women trade more in some areas while men fish, with shifts driven by accessibility, risk, and market dynamics.
Stories with Michelle Sugiyama
Q: Is fiction simply a byproduct of other adaptations, or is it an adaptive feature in itself for conveying important lessons and social norms?
Fiction likely sits on top of adaptations, acting as a flexible tool that can teach, test counterfactuals, and encode socially salient information in memorable ways, while also serving entertainment value as a byproduct of these processes.
Stories with Michelle Sugiyama
Q: Do you think language is primarily a code or a social technology for cooperation, and how does that fit into your view of storytelling?
Language is best understood as a social technology for coordination and inference about others' intentions, with storytelling leveraging paralinguistic cues to engage and convey information efficiently.
Revenge and Forgiveness with Mike McCullough
Q: Is there an aspect of forgiveness that should be considered dangerous or potentially harmful in certain relationships?
Yes. Forgiveness can be detrimental if the harmed party remains in an abusive dynamic; in such cases, continuing harm may be enabled by forgiveness, so the decision to forgive must consider whether it will improve safety and overall well-being.

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A rigorous, idea-driven show that explores evolutionary psychology, behavior, and the philosophy of science through conversations with leading researchers and scholars. Episodes frequently center on mechanisms, causal explanations, modeling, and the production and propagation of cultural ideas, with guest experts spanning anthropology, psychology, philosophy of science, and related disciplines. Notable strengths include long-form, concept-heavy discussions, a clear focus on methodological questions, and a history-of-science perspective that grounds contemporary debates in a broader intellectual arc. Listeners are likely researchers, students, and professionals who want deep dives into theory, methods, and the implications of EvoPsych resear... more

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2. Athena Aktipis
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4. Manvir Singh
5. Antoine Marie
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