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The Nature & Nurture Podcast

Adam Omary
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Discussing the interaction between Nature (our biology, genes, evolutionary past, and the laws of our universe) and Nurture (our social environments, culture, history, and upbringings), and how these forces impact our lives. New episodes every week with scientists, authors, and bright minds from a wide array of backgrounds. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheNatureNurturePodcast

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes161Founded4 years ago
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Dr. Simon LeVay is a neuroscientist and author of Attraction, Love, Sex: The Inside Story.

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Dr. Lars Krutak is an anthropologist, a research associate at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, host of the Discovery Channel series Tattoo Hunter, and author of Indigenous Tattoo Traditions.

Dr. Robert King is a researcher at the School of Applied Psychology of University College Cork in Ireland. He is an expert in evolutionary psychology, sexual selection, and the science of orgasms, as detailed in his book Naturally Selective: Evolutio... more

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Dr. Jaap de Roode is the Samuel C. Dobbs Professor of Biology at Emory University, and the author of Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, & Other Animals Heal Themselves. He is an expert in the population biology of parasites and virus transmission, an... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Simon LeVay
Neuroscientist and author known for his research on sexual orientation and brain structure.
Episode: Nature & Nurture #162: Dr. Simon LeVay - The Science of Desire
Dr. Lars Krutak
Anthropologist specializing in Indigenous tattoo traditions and author of 'Indigenous Tattoo Traditions'.
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Episode: Nature & Nurture #161: Dr. Lars Krutak - The History of Indigenous Tattoos
Dr. Eric Kaufmann
Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham and author of several books, including The Third Awokening.
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Episode: Nature & Nurture #158: Dr. Eric Kaufmann - Universities & The History of Wokeness
Dr. Helen Joyce
Journalist, mathematician, women's rights advocate, and author of 'Trans When Ideology Meets Reality'
Episode: Nature & Nurture #155: Dr. Helen Joyce - Making Sense of the Transgender Debate
Dr. Mark Solms
Neuropsychologist, psychoanalyst, and professor at the University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Episode: Nature & Nurture #142: Dr. Mark Solms - A Journey to the Source of Consciousness

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • I had high hopes but so disappointed

    This pod has some epic neuroscientists on it (see Wolfram Schultz) so I was excited to possibly share with my students. However, other guests seem to be more controversial (Alex Byrne and a Hypnotist?). Trans and gender diverse individuals exist and they have a rights too. Hateful rhetoric should not get a platform. Full stop.

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    Natalieeee0542679
    United States5 months ago
  • My optimum podcast

    This is the only podcast I know of that is 100% substance and no fluff. I’ve been searching for it forever. Thank you, Adam for all of the information you bring to everyone.

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    HTR4444
    Philippinesa year ago

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Nature & Nurture #161: Dr. Lars Krutak - The History of Indigenous Tattoos
Q: How does new tattoo traditions emerge?
New traditions often arise from individual creativity and inspiration from the environment rather than group consensus.
Nature & Nurture #161: Dr. Lars Krutak - The History of Indigenous Tattoos
Q: Do you have a sense of whether the majority of human cultures, most people might be tattooed?
Tattooing prevalence varies greatly by culture; in many Indigenous societies with darker skin, scarification may be more common as the tattoos don't show up.
Nature & Nurture #160: Dr. Robert King - The Science of Orgasms
Q: Can you talk about what's currently being explored in your research?
Dr. King highlights that future research includes studying the role of orgasm in fertility and understanding the different types of orgasms and their potential evolutionary benefits.
Nature & Nurture #160: Dr. Robert King - The Science of Orgasms
Q: What is the female pairing from more of this evolutionary perspective?
Dr. King discusses how orgasm doesn't just occur together with partners, and introduces the idea of female choice mechanisms that allow women to select sperm from different males based on various traits during mating.
Nature & Nurture #160: Dr. Robert King - The Science of Orgasms
Q: How did you become an expert in the psychology and evolution of orgasm?
Dr. King explains that his journey began as a school teacher, where he was challenged about evolution and became intrigued by the discrepancies in understanding female orgasm, ultimately leading him to pursue this as a research topic.

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