The Foundations of Evolutionary Psychiatry Part 1

Let's dive deep into the fascinating world of Evolutionary Psychiatry, building on our previous exploration of Evolutionary Psychology (from 100 episodes ago!). In that episode we compared the brain to an information processing device shaped by eons of evolution? Today, we venture further from the shore, exploring how our mental software, which evolved for ancient challenges, copes in our modern world. We'll unravel the mysteries of mental disorders through the evolutionary lens, questioning why traits beneficial in our past might be problematic today. Music in this Episode Memory Wind by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Submerging Green by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Poor Wayfaring Stranger by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com Climbing the Mountain by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

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The Foundations of Evolutionary Psychiatry Part 1 is an episode from Evolution Talk by Rick Coste.

This episode is 11:20 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2024.

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