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 evolution? Today, we venture further from the shore, exploring how our mental software, which evolved for ancient challenges, copes in our modern world. We’ll unravel the mysteries of mental disorders through the evolutionary lens, questioning why traits beneficial in our past might be problematic today.
Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.
Music in this Episode
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Memory Wind by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
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Submerging Green by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
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Poor Wayfaring Stranger by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
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Climbing the Mountain by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
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