The Evolution of Consciousness – Part 1

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious world of consciousness, a mystery that resides within the depths of our minds. We’ll explore the physical and philosophical theories of consciousness, from the brain’s intricate processes to the elusive concept...

AI – The Next Step

In this episode, we dive deep into the astounding journey of technological evolution, from the Wright brothers’ inaugural flight to humanity’s giant leap on the moon, and onto the revolutionary frontiers of AI with ChatGPT. Let’s contemplate...

The Foundations of Evolutionary Psychiatry Part 1

Let’s dive deep into the fascinating world of Evolutionary Psychiatry, building on our previous exploration of Evolutionary Psychology (from 100 episodes ago!). In that episode we compared the brain to an information processing device shaped by eons of...

From A Warm Pond

Over 43 years ago, Carl Sagan asked, “How did life begin?” this question captivated minds, but its roots stretch back millennia. We’ve untangled some of the mysteries of evolution, yet life’s inception remains an enigma. We’ll explore the...

Suboptimal Design

Vestigial features and atavistic traits are all evidence of our past.  They are glimpses into a species distant past. We have nature and evolution by natural selection to thank for it. But nature’s not perfect.  It makes mistakes.   Evolution Talk is also a book! You...