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How Political Beliefs Influence Scientific Agendas | Professor Glenn Geher (Part 1)
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In this episode, special guest Professor Glenn Geher talks with the doctors about evolutionary psychology, evolutionary mismatch, sex differences, and how evolution helps explain human behavior, relationships, and sexuality.
00:00 – Meet Glenn Geher: Professor Glenn Geher introduces his background in evolutionary psychology and explains why understanding evolution is key to understanding human behavior.
01:05 – Origins in Evolutionary Psych: Glenn shares how influential mentors and groundbreaking research inspired his career studying evolution, relationships, and human nature.
04:53 – Evolutionary Mismatch Explained: Learn how modern lifestyles clash with the environments humans evolved for, and why that mismatch affects our mental and physical health.
09:35 – Backlash in Academia: Glenn discusses the resistance evolutionary psychology has faced in academia and why the field remains controversial.
13:42 – Sex Differences Study Findings: The doctors explore research showing how beliefs about biological sex differences can shape the way people interpret scientific evidence.
33:11 – Why Evolution Matters Clinically: Discover how an evolutionary perspective can improve our understanding of sexuality, relationships, and real-world clinical care.
Connect with Professor Glenn Geher:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-geher-347463a/
Instagram: @geher.glenn
Youtube: @glenngeher9441
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With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon
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