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Burning Energy + Evolutionary History

Burning Energy + Evolutionary History

FromHere We Are


Burning Energy + Evolutionary History

FromHere We Are

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Length:
78 minutes
Released:
May 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Shane talks with Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University, Herman Pontzer. They dive deep into how ancient humans, primates and non-primates burn energy and what we can learn from it. What is Persistence Hunting, and when did humans split from chimps?Charity Of The Week: The National Center For Science Education www.NCSE.org  Visit our sponsor - Quip www.getquip/hereweareLibro.fm is the first audiobook company to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through your local bookstore. Offer code: hereweare for 3 months for the price of one.Outro Music - “Crucial Conversation” by Chrash https://chrash1.bandcamp.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
May 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Globetrotting and mind exploring comedian Shane Mauss interviews scientists each week on journey to answer the biggest questions about the meanings of life (as well as a bunch of other random stuff you never imagined you would care about). Favorite topics include: psychology, biology, evolution, cognitive biases, behavioral economics, mating, animal behavior, neuroscience, and the subconscious