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The Scientific Worldview

Dec 25, 2023

This episode features:

-How common are homicidal fantasies?

-Why are men overrepresented in high status professions?

-Why are men taller than women (on average)?

-Why are men strong?

-Why isn't everyone beautiful?

-Why isn't everyone smart?

-Why does mental illness exist?

-What is the purpose of romantic jealousy?


Dec 11, 2023

This episode features:

-How do humans detect cheaters?

-Can you tell how generous someone is by the way they look?

-What is the #1 rated most desirable trait in a long-term mate?

-What does Maury Povich teach us about human nature?

-Why is your mother's mother your nicest grandparent?

-Why do mothers invest more in...


Nov 27, 2023

This episode features:

-Do men have more sexual fantasies than women?

-Why are men attracted to younger women?

-Was homosexuality selected for by evolution?

-What are women attracted to?

-Why do pregnant women develop food aversions?

-Why do people like spicy food?

-Why do humans make art?


Nov 13, 2023

This episode features:

-Will teaching your child to play violin make them smarter?

-Do genes determine someone's personality?

-Do genes determine how smart someone is?

-Do genes affect how happy you are?

-Do genes affect whether you'll get married?

-Are psychopaths responsible for the crimes they commit?

-Do parents...


Oct 30, 2023

This episode features:

-Why do we get goosebumps?

-Why do some people turn red when they drink alcohol?

-Do people around the world express emotion in the same way?

-Why are so many people afraid of snakes?

-If you have two siblings, can you be more genetically related to one than the other?

-Why do giraffes have long...