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Chosen People Problems

Chosen People Problems

Are we fat because of the Holocaust? And other questions for an evolutionary psychologist - with Rob Kurzban

Sep 29, 2026 · 1h 4m

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Who knew that you could blame evolutionary biology for doom scrolling, binging on donuts or getting seasick? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Rob Kurzban, an evolutionary psychologist, about how human feelings and behaviors are shaped by evolution. He e...