Professor ~ Applied evolutionary anthropology | Meta-tribalism | Anti-entropy
Toronto, Ontario
Joined July 2011
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“Social commentaries argued that sharing a bed polluted the air and undermined social respect, making it not only unhygienic but also immoral.” Review of The Sleepless Ape by @Primalprimate
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Co-sleeping isn't just a cultural norm for foragers; it's vital for infant safety, warmth, and feeding. Western advice often oversimplifies, potentially robbing infants of crucial maternal cues and increasing SIDS risk. Full episode: youtu.be/QsrR67hl_Dk @primalprimate
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Ancient Greeks used 'dream incubators' as a form of therapy. Modern science now confirms sleep's therapeutic role, especially for PTSD. Your dreams might be more than just random thoughts... Full episode: youtu.be/QsrR67hl_Dk @primalprimate
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The function of sleep is still a mystery? Even with publications saying so in 2022. We all do it, we know it intimately, yet defining sleep sparks debate among experts. What *is* sleep, really? Full episode: youtu.be/QsrR67hl_Dk @primalprimate
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Discovered in 2012, the glymphatic system uses astrocytes to funnel cerebrospinal fluid, clearing out toxins like tau tangles and beta-amyloid. Two nights without sleep can build up a shot glass full of poison. Amazing! Full episode: youtu.be/QsrR67hl_Dk @primalprimate
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Humans sleep less than any other primate, yet live longer, healthier lives with better cognitive abilities. This paradox is explored through an evolutionary lens, questioning our understanding of sleep's role in health. Full episode: youtu.be/QsrR67hl_Dk @primalprimate
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Don't starve yourself of infrared light. It allows cytochrome c to turn oxygen into water and generates ATP (energy). This is literally feeling your mitochondria: 'mitoception'. Full episode: youtu.be/QsrR67hl_Dk @primalprimate @niroshajmurugan @MitoPsychoBio
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Enjoying this book! Nice mini-lending library find
It's out! The Hardcover edition of my book, OUR TRIBAL FUTURE. bit.ly/3MpJlmI
...and here's a sample of reactions to the book... 👇
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Anthropologist and sleep expert David Samson @Primalprimate from @UofT Mississauga explains how measuring sleep patterns in remote tribes has helped him and his team compare circadian rhythms and report on how this affects our health.
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Lousy sleep? It’s quality, not quantity that may be your problem
@UTM_Anthro prof David Samson (@Primalprimate) shares his latest research on sleeplessness with @cbcradio: Quirks & Quarks 😴 bit.ly/4iDJCB0
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Ever wonder how turning the clocks back an hour affects working and companion dogs? Check out our new paper in @PLOSONE examining the impact of Daylight Saving Time (DST) change on sled and pet dogs’ morning activity 🐕🐾
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A measure that seemed politically ambitious (allowing 4-6 homes where single homes once stood) proves to be far too modest in the face of a housing crisis.
What will it take to get the tens of thousands of modest homes we need now?
🙌 Multiplex update: we've now accepted 103 development permit applications for new #multiplexes, totaling approximately 446 new homes throughout Vancouver's low-density neighbourhoods.
#VancouverHousing #HousingFirst #HousingForAll
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Don't waste my time by starting too many projects. Instead, focus on developing a research program and finishing those papers before starting new projects. (Also don't waste time presenting posters or writing chapters). That would have made my work far easier + more impactful.
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As I listened to this excellent book I couldn't help but think of the behavior of a certain political party over the past few years. Guess which one...
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See what I did there @Primalprimate ?
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Our Tribal Future by @writerstrust #BalsilliePrize winner David R. Samson (@Primalprimate) explains "why trust is declining across our society and why our public spaces increasingly feel hostile".
A powerful reminder of how policy impacts our lives: open-book.ca/News/Anthropolo…
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“David R. Samson provides a tour de force of how our tribal brains operate in our modern world. There is no one in public life who will not benefit from the deep & enduring implications of this book.” @Primalprimate #BalsilliePrize writerstrust.com/BalsilliePr… @StMartinsPress
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The rise of the meta tribe: Anthropologist David Samson (@Primalprimate) on how modern society can harness tribalism for good
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Terms like lazy, self,centred, and entitled have been applied to different generations. How much truth is there in those descriptions?
Listen 🎧 linktr.ee/cramideas
#Generations #Sociology #Podcast #Podcast
@lisastrohsc #GenZ #Millenial
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Baby Boomer. GenX. Millennial. Which generation are you? Find out how common experiences of a generation can help define who you are.
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#Generations #Sociology #Podcast #Podcast @lisastrohsc
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Evolution shapes sensory systems to guide adaptive behavior. It does not, in addition, shape sensory systems to reveal truths about the structure of objective reality, whatever that reality might be.
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