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Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast)

Dave Pietraszewski & David Pinsof
Evolutionary Psychology
Kanambo
Anthropology
Intergroup Violence
Gender Dynamics
Friendship
Social Behavior
Cultural Conflict Management
Cooperative Breeding
Feminism
Loneliness
Brenda Bowser
John Patton
Communication
Race
Anger
Cults
Happiness
Sex Differences
Mate Choice

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.

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Motive? Intent? Case closed! In this episode, Keelah Williams (JD, PhD, Hamilton) runs us through our bar exam prelims, explaining how our evolved psychology influences legal decision-making, and what consequences this may have on truth, justice, and... more

Grab some candy (or brains): Halloween is here! This week, we talk to Coltan Scrivner about why we can't look away from the macabre, what exactly the "horror" genre is, and why a self-dose of fear and horror may be good for anxiety. If you are curiou... more

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 ... more

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)... more

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Keelah Williams
Professor at Hamilton College with expertise in both psychology and law.
Hamilton College
Episode: Evolutionary Psychology and the Law with Keelah Williams
Coltan Scrivner
Studies morbid curiosity in horror movies and the horror genre
Author of 'Morbidly Curious'
Episode: Horror and Morbid Curiosity with Coltan Scrivner
Karen Kramer
Professor of Anthropology at University of Utah
University of Utah
Episode: Cooperative breeding with Karen Kramer
Dan Williams
Philosopher at the University of Sussex, studies belief, misinformation, delusion, and epistemology.
University of Sussex
Episode: Belief with Dan Williams
Mike Gurven
Anthropologist studying lifespan and life stages
UC Santa Barbara
Episode: The Evolution of Human Longevity with Mike Gurven
Thom Scott-Phillips
Communication researcher known for his work on ostensive communication
Episode: Language and Communication with Thom Scott-Phillips
Brenda Bowser
Anthropology Professor at CalState Fullerton, and widow of John Patton
CalState Fullerton
Episode: Thoughtful Warriors with Brenda Bowser
Chris Von Rueden
Professor at the Jepson School of Leadership, University of Richmond, studying the Chimane people in the Amazon
University of Richmond
Episode: Egalitarianism in the Amazon with Chris Von Rueden
Debra Lieberman
Veteran evolutionary psychologist and editor of Evolution and Human Behavior
University of Miami
Episode: Disgust, Morality, and Kinship with Deb Lieberman

Hosts

David Pinsof
Co-host with expertise in evolutionary psychology and behavioral sciences.
Dave Pietraszewski
Co-host with expertise in evolutionary psychology and behavioral sciences.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Awesome listen!

    I’m a dumb finishing carpenter but I found this eternally fascinating! You’re doing great work, thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canadian Carpenter
    Canada2 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    I’m an evolutionary psychologist and this pod is an incredible representation of the field and how we approach things. Major props to the two Davids!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Surfkt
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent. Please don’t change a thing

    This is an excellent podcast for those interested in evolutionary psychology who are not professionals in the field. The presenters do not patronize their audience but it is easy to find the references for those interested. In conversation with their guests, they offer insights into thinking in the field beyond that you can easily get from just reading papers and the popular trade books. Thankfully the listener is spared political discussion and amateurish comedy. I wish there were more podcasts... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lak10016
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Good but one gripe

    Very very informative however I do wish they made more practical examples of how these ideas bubble down to the laymen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Everything_is_BS
    United States4 months ago
  • Skip 40 min

    Hello again, name is ryan! Apple podcasts gives me a goofy name and idk how to change it.

    This podcast gets better with time… give it a chance people! They also take feedback seriously and respectfully, which is rare in alternative media.

    To follow up on your recorded response (thanks by the way!), I honestly cant remember what i meant about implications being more interesting than the research. I actually want general understanding of how evopsych research is done (i.e., methods), along wit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kakisosoloo
    United States4 months ago

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Content primarily focuses on the intersection of human behavior, psychology, and evolution, featuring in-depth discussions with experts on various aspects of evolutionary psychology. Topics recurrently cover the complexities of human relationships, communication, cultural practices, and moral judgments, alongside societal implications of evolutionary principles. The show is known for its insightful exploration of research findings, often contrasting academic rigor with real-world applications, making it engaging for both professionals in the field and general audiences interested in understanding human behavior through an evolutionary lens.

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2. Coltan Scrivner
3. Karen Kramer
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5. Mike Gurven
6. Thom Scott-Phillips
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8. Chris Von Rueden

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