Humans

The Extension of Biology Through Culture

Stanford

|

Oct 31, 2017

|

Humans | Human Evolution

Biology Professor Marcus Feldman is a pioneer in the field of cultural evolution and has worked on diverse topics, including fertility control in China, the evolution of language and Neanderthals’ extinction. He discusses the importance of cultural evolution and its deep ties to biological evolution.

How Restrictions Boost Creativity

Big Think

|

Oct 31, 2017

|

Humans | Our Bodies

You’d think an open, rule-free zone would help goose the juices. Experts say in actuality, imposing restrictions is more likely to encourage creativity.

How Our Brains Tell Time

Big Think

|

Oct 31, 2017

|

Humans | Our Bodies

Need to know the time? Just look at a clock. But if your brain needs to tell the time, it’s a whole other different theory.

Econ for Dummies

Drew Rick-Miller

|

Oct 27, 2017

|

Humans | Our Minds

Richard Thaler is trying to simplify economics. So they gave him the Nobel Prize.

Are We Born Optimistic?

ORBITER Staff

|

Oct 25, 2017

|

Humans | Our Minds

Or is it a coping skill we learn as adults?

Mindfulness and Meditation: Too Much Hype?

ORBITER Staff

|

Oct 24, 2017

|

Humans | Our Minds

Experts say dependable scientific evidence has lagged behind.