Geoffrey Miller: Sexual Evolution and Runaway Consumerism
[1:14:45] Sexual Evolution and Runaway Consumerism, February 11, 2013. [Video source: SUNYNewPaltz EvoS You Tube ch…
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Are we too Materialistic?
[4:46] The worry that we are too materialistic is an inevitable one in modern consumer society. The answer, surprising…
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Robert Trivers: Why Do We Deceive Ourselves?
[15:49] Robert Trivers addresses the question of why we lie to others, and to our ourselves. Are we doomed to indulge in f…
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Susan Blackmore: Living Without Free Will
[1:11:21] An exploration of the question “Do our conscious thoughts control our actions?” http://www.…
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Altruism
[3:28] Hank explains the evolutionary basis for altruistic behavior in animals, including vampire bats! [Video sour…
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David Buss: Evolutionary psychology on religious belief
[4:39] Interview for Breaking New Ground in the Science-Religion Dialogue Workshop. How can evolutionary psycholog…
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Anil Seth: The Neuroscience of Consciousness Q&A
[16:33] What is the relationship between consciousness, memory, and identity? Can there be more than one consciousne…
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Susan Carnicero: How to Spot a Lie
[47:46] In this participatory session, you will learn how to tell when someone is lying. Really. As a former CIA Officer …
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The Economics of Happiness
[10:25] They say money can’t buy happiness, but who are they? Can money buy happiness? The answer is: sort of. Whi…
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Economics of Happiness
[1:08:29] If you ask people does money buy happiness, they all get very high-minded and say, well, of course not and they …
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