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Evolutionary Reasoning for Men's Risk-Taking Behavior
20:33 - 29:29 (08:55)
Evolutionary researcher Dan added to the understanding that since mating is highly competitive, men are more likely to engage in risky behavior in their late teens to mid-20s, a natural feature of the male experience for mate selection, and to out-die women.
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Dan Kruger, an evolutionary psychologist from the University of Michigan, discusses the relevance of evolutionary psychology in the modern world and presents the work of Randy Nessie on male to female mortality ratio, highlighting the importance of addressing social issues through an evolutionary approach.
20:33 - 21:55 (01:21)
Summary
Dan Kruger, an evolutionary psychologist from the University of Michigan, discusses the relevance of evolutionary psychology in the modern world and presents the work of Randy Nessie on male to female mortality ratio, highlighting the importance of addressing social issues through an evolutionary approach.
ChapterEvolutionary Reasoning for Men's Risk-Taking Behavior
Episode#439 - Glenn Geher - Positive Evolutionary Psychology
PodcastModern Wisdom
Dan Blazer's research shows that men are more likely to die than women at every age, which he attributes to the intensive and competitive nature of mating selection that starts in the late teens and peaks in the early to mid-20s.
21:55 - 25:36 (03:40)
Summary
Dan Blazer's research shows that men are more likely to die than women at every age, which he attributes to the intensive and competitive nature of mating selection that starts in the late teens and peaks in the early to mid-20s.
ChapterEvolutionary Reasoning for Men's Risk-Taking Behavior
Episode#439 - Glenn Geher - Positive Evolutionary Psychology
PodcastModern Wisdom
Young men's risk-taking behavior can be explained as a strategy to increase their chances of reproduction, as in most sexually reproducing species, not everyone gets to reproduce.
25:36 - 27:23 (01:47)
Summary
Young men's risk-taking behavior can be explained as a strategy to increase their chances of reproduction, as in most sexually reproducing species, not everyone gets to reproduce.
ChapterEvolutionary Reasoning for Men's Risk-Taking Behavior
Episode#439 - Glenn Geher - Positive Evolutionary Psychology
PodcastModern Wisdom
Exploring the evolution of the human mind and the conditions under which our ancestors evolved can provide valuable insights on human experience, despite potential controversial topics.
27:24 - 29:29 (02:05)
Summary
Exploring the evolution of the human mind and the conditions under which our ancestors evolved can provide valuable insights on human experience, despite potential controversial topics.