Chapter
The Challenge of Childbirth in Humans.
12:52 - 22:14 (09:22)
Human evolution has forced babies to develop critical skills quickly and with a small head, so they can make it out of the birth canal, where the smallest anatomical differences can mark the difference between life and death.
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As humans developed the ability to walk upright, the shape and size of the pelvis had to change for energy conservation purposes, leading to the development of gluteal muscles to cling to the specific shaped and sized pelvis.
12:52 - 14:31 (01:39)
Summary
As humans developed the ability to walk upright, the shape and size of the pelvis had to change for energy conservation purposes, leading to the development of gluteal muscles to cling to the specific shaped and sized pelvis.
ChapterThe Challenge of Childbirth in Humans.
EpisodeWhere Did Human Intelligence Come From?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The size of the brain is not a definitive predictor of intelligence.
14:31 - 16:25 (01:53)
Summary
The size of the brain is not a definitive predictor of intelligence. While there is evidence that suggests a larger brain could mean higher intelligence, the brain to body size ratio and the connections within the brain also play a critical role.
ChapterThe Challenge of Childbirth in Humans.
EpisodeWhere Did Human Intelligence Come From?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The human skull not fusing allows for a small baby head to squish down and pass through the birth canal, while the skull of a chimp fuses mostly in the womb and limits brain growth accordingly.
16:25 - 18:55 (02:30)
Summary
The human skull not fusing allows for a small baby head to squish down and pass through the birth canal, while the skull of a chimp fuses mostly in the womb and limits brain growth accordingly.
ChapterThe Challenge of Childbirth in Humans.
EpisodeWhere Did Human Intelligence Come From?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Money and Brain Podcast covers practical money topics such as buying vs. renting, ways to save money and maximizing your income.
18:55 - 22:14 (03:18)
Summary
The Money and Brain Podcast covers practical money topics such as buying vs. renting, ways to save money and maximizing your income. Additionally, the podcast explores the relationship between our brains and experiences by answering unusual questions to better understand our lives and realities.