William von Hippel, PhD - Evolution of the Human Brain
William von Hippel, PhD, author of The Social Leap, talks about how the human brain evolved on The FitMind Podcast episode 1.
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Episode Overview
William von Hippel, PhD, is an expert in evolutionary psychology, the science of how our minds evolved over time.
His book, The Social Leap, tells the story of how we became humans, which explains a lot about our thoughts and behaviors today.
We also discuss how to use this knowledge to become happier, live better in the modern world, and improve our mental fitness.
Hope you enjoy!
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William von Hippel, PhD Bio
Dr. Von Hippel got his BA at Yale and his PhD at the University of Michigan, teaching at Ohio State University for over a decade. He’s currently a professor of psychology at the University of Queensland. William von Hippel has published hundreds of works in social psychology, and his research has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, the BBC, and The Economist. He also went on The Joe Rogan Experience.