BCR 137: Bernd Heinrich, Preeminent Naturalist, Author and Scientist
Today’s guest is Bernd Heinrich, a preeminent Naturalist Author and Scientist. Bernd is also a noted Professor Emeritus of the University of Vermont; biologist and runner. Bernd taught entomology at the University of California, Berkley in the 70’s and biology and zoology at the University of…
6. Why does my pet do that?
When talking about why an animal performs a behaviour, there are generally considered to be 4 reasons in ethology. These were first described by Niko Tinbergen in 1963, and include ontogeny (development), phylogeny (genetics), causation (what happens before) and function (what happens after).
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Frans de Waal - Defining Gender Through The Eyes Of A Primatologist
Talking points: gender, gender equality, alpha males, alpha females, violence, culture, psychology
I’ve been following Frans’ work for a while, and have admired how dedicated he is to his work and to uncovering the complexity of primates. This was such an enjoyable and fascinating conversation!
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Four Ways To Think about Behavior
There are various ways to think about an individual or an animal. Most people judge people based on their behaviour. Now, Behavior is often thought of in four alternative ways per Niko Tinbergen.Read&Listen Below
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S3E2 Thore Bergman on Updating and Applying Niko Tinbergen's Four Questions
In this episode, Matthew speaks with Thore Bergman about Niko Tinbergen's 1963 paper "On Aims and Methods of Ethology." They discuss Tinbergen's four questions as well as additional context for each and Thore describes how he has applied Tinbergen's principles to his own work.After the break, the…
Marga Vicedo, “The Nature and Nurture of Love” (University of Chicago Press, 2013)
Between WWII and the 1970s, prominent researchers from various fields established and defended a view that emotions are integral to the self, and that a mother’s love determines an individual’s emotional development. In Marga Vicedo, The Nature and Nurture of Love: From Imprinting to Attachment in…
208. Can A.I. Companions Replace Human Connection?
What happens when machines become funnier, kinder, and more empathetic than humans? Do robot therapists save lives? And should Angela credit her virtual assistant as a co-author of her book?
SOURCES:
Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology at Arizona State University.
Reid Hoffman, c…
Your Brain on Porn: The Coolidge Effect, PIED, & Hypofrontality
You're the first generation of men in history to voluntarily castrate yourselves with a WiFi connection.
You think you're a "King" because you have 50 tabs open. But psychologically? You're a spectator in your own life.
In this 20 minute psychological intervention, we'll dissect the Neuroscience o…
Confident Conversations: Teaching Children Healthy Intimacy, Connection, and Emotional Safety (Episode #120) (with Dan Oakes)
Confident Conversations: Teaching Children Healthy Intimacy, Connection, and Emotional Safety
(with Dan Oakes)
Summary
In this episode of the Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner sits down with Dan Oakes to discuss parenting, healthy sexuality, emotional connection, and prevention in today’s…
Lec2: Introduction to ethology
MIT 9.20 Animal Behavior Fall 2013Instructor: Gerald E. SchneiderView the complete course: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/9-20-animal-behavior-fall-2013/YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUl4u3cNGP63TbPEWYEKOq8yAN8mEP_5OThis lecture provides an introduction to ethology as well …
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