behavioral & evolutionary biologist, educator & author with a particular interest in human nature and its social consequences
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How nature makes us human and why it's good for you.
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Teaching post-pandemic students is challenging. Pls share your experience & insights.
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The Portuguese version is out. On the cover, the image is switched from the South American LEAF-MIMIC KATYDID to the South Asian LEAF- MIMIC BUTTERFLY. A perfect example of convergence evolution.
My new piece in Psychology Today, highlighting the importance of our social networks from an evolutionary standpoint.
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"Within our species, sexual preference diversity likely served an adaptive purpose, especially in certain historical contexts," @LSun5 writes. Here's what new research shows about the role of genetics in sexuality. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
Teenagers unhappy with their gender are far more common than we may think. Yet most will outgrow their dissatisfaction, new research shows. From Research of Teens Unhappy With Their Gender | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
Does this research article mean we should not rush in encouraging transgender operations - until, say 21? pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3841…
My new piece about the evolution of human sexuality in Psychology Today. Love to know your insights.
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Lucky for my Liars book to win the AAP best prose award in popular science & maths books in 2024.
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I think I will turn in my electric car and get a massive inefficient gas-guzzling fossil-fuel burning SUV just to spite these so-called environmental activists who have no clue on what actually brings about cultural change. Hint: this isn't it.
It was fun to chat with Dr. Greg LeBranc of UC-Berkeley on a range of issues sounding the behavior, evolution, & natural history of cheating.
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and yet another clear example of systemic racism (for those who keep asking for examples)
Navy Federal, the nation’s largest credit union, has been rejecting more than half of Black applicants for mortgage loans.
More than that — white applicants with income of $62,000 are more likely to be approved than a Black applicant making $140,000 (!!!!) even when debt-to-income ratio, property value, downpayment percentage, and neighborhood characteristics – were the same.
As Fury Erupts Over Campus Antisemitism, Conservatives Seize the Moment nytimes.com/2023/12/10/us/un…
Do you know the difference b/t lies and deceptions? Knowing it may make you less likely to fall victim to tricks and scam.
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John will be missed.
In memoriam John Tooby, by his former student Robert Kurzban @AporiaMagazine aporiamagazine.com/p/in-memo…
It's a confession and reflection. Hope you will not make the same big mistake as I did while enjoying the piece.
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Heat related deaths today have increased 85% compares with the 1990s.
Health Risks Linked to Climate Change Are Getting Worse, Experts Warn nytimes.com/2023/11/14/clima…
Wegovy Is Shown to Reduce Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes in Some Patients nytimes.com/2023/11/11/well/…
