Rob Kurzban is an evolutionary psychologist, author, and co-founder of The Living Fossils. Our minds evolved for a world completely different from the one we live in today. What does this mismatch mean for how we navigate modern life? Why do we struggle with technology addiction, tribalism, and relationship jealousy? Learn how understanding evolutionary psychology can help you master your ancient brain in today's world.Expect to learn what evolutionary psychology reveals about human nature, why we have specialized mental modules rather than a unified self, how our tribal instincts lead us to believe crazy things, why the optimal amount of jealousy might protect your relationship, how modern technology exploits our evolved preferences, what happens when AI takes over most human jobs, and much more...TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction to Evolutionary Psychology03:05 - The Mismatch Between Modern Tech and Ancient Brains06:10 - How to Control Phone Addiction with Evolutionary Insights10:35 - The Modular Mind: No Unified "Self" Running Your Brain14:00 - Our Underestimated Appetite for Moral Judgment21:00 - Why We Join Groups That Make Us Believe Crazy Things28:24 - Better Ways to Update Beliefs and Have Productive Disagreements37:26 - AI, Automation and the Future of Human Purpose52:11 - The Evolved Function of Human Sensations Explained57:01 - How Competing Brain Systems Create Consciousness01:05:24 - Evolutionary Psychology's Practical Applications01:17:11 - The Evolutionary Design of Jealousy in Relationships01:29:04 - We Are All Descended From WinnersConnect with Rob Kurzban:Substack: https://thelivingfossils.substack.com/Get in touch in the comments below or head to...Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexander_rolinitisEmail: [email protected]

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