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Episode 130 – Dr. Steve Stewart-Williams, The Ape That Understood The Universe

A conversation with Dr. Steve Stewart-Williams, The Ape That Understood The Universe

Steve Stewart-Williams is an author and researcher who delves into how the theories gleaned from evolutionary biology might help us to understand our human behavior and culture. Steve attained his Ph.D. in…

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May 30, 2019
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Steve Stewart-Williams is an author and researcher who delves into how the theories gleaned from evolutionary biology might help us to understand our human behavior and culture. 
Steve attained his Ph.D. in psychology and philosophy at Massey University, New Zealand, and is an associate professor of psychology at Nottingham University Malaysia Campus.
Steve has written a number of books looking at evolutionary topics and conundrums his latest book is called: The Ape that Understood the Universe: How the Mind and Culture Evolve 

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In this episode we spoke to Dr. Steve about evolutionary biology, how culture, natural selection, sexual relationships play their role in evolution. 

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 Find Steve here: www.stevestewartwilliams.com

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In this episode we spoke to Dr. Steve about evolutionary biology, how culture, natural selection, sexual relationships play their role in evolution. 

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