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Host Welcome and Chair Swap
00:30
Height Comparison and Personal Anecdote
01:00
Book Introduction and Initial Reactions
01:32
Author Profile and Academic Credentials
02:08
Guest’s Reading Experience and Book Impact
02:38
Book Themes and Personal Connection
03:11
Defining Self-Identity Through the 20 Statement Test
03:43
Explaining the WEIRD Acronym and Group Differences
04:13
Cognitive Variations Among WEIRD Populations
05:16
Neural Adaptation to Reading and Cultural Training
05:47
Historical Spread of Literacy Through the Reformation
06:18
Impact of Literacy on Brain Structure and Function
06:49
Nature, Nurture, and Cultural Firmware in Cognitive Development
07:20
Trade-Offs of Reading Specialization on Facial Recognition
07:51
Facial Recognition Bias in Right Hemisphere
08:23
Spatial Navigation Decline with Literacy
08:54
Juicy Examples of Cultural Relativity
09:25
Humility and Human Uniqueness in Anthropology
09:56
Western Intention Bias in Moral Judgments
10:59
Fijian Island Case Study on Intentionality
11:29
Historical Legal Codes and Intentionality
12:31
Protestant Theology and Mental States
13:04
Pragmatic Negotiation in Clans
14:05
Institutional Norms Affecting Judgment
14:35
Human Rights as a Western Narrative
15:06
Moral Circle and Outsider Perception
15:37
Analytic Thinking in Human Rights Development
16:08
Legal Implications of Assigned Dispositions
16:39
Kinship-Based Property Concepts in China
17:10
Communal Ownership in Kinship Societies
17:42
Cultural Resistance to Western Human Rights
18:12
Public Goods Game in Russia vs. West
18:43
Punishment Dynamics and Cooperation Breakdown
19:14
Counter-Punishment Spiral in Russian Experiments
20:00
Zero-Sum Mindset and Its Cultural Roots
21:17
Public Attitudes Toward Lottery Winners
22:20
Historical Shift from Egalitarian Groups to Hierarchical Structures
23:15
From Communal Living to Individualism
24:26
Role of Marriage and Genetic Diversity
25:57
Impact on Social Bonds
26:28
Monogamy in Ancient Athens and Rome
27:32
Christian Influence on Marriage Practices
28:04
Debates on Sexual Ethics
28:36
Incest Taboos and Church Monetization of Dispensations
29:06
Church Sale of Annulments and Sequential Marriages
29:37
Bride Price vs. Dowry Practices in European Societies
30:07
Church Opposition to Marriage Transfers and Household Independence
30:38
Concept of Delayed Gratification in Cross-Cultural Contexts
31:09
Marshmallow Task and Its Societal Correlates
32:12
Cross-Country Variation in Temporal Discounting
32:43
Fijian Saving Practices and Resource Sharing Dynamics
33:44
Soup Cube Experiment Illustrating Immediate Consumption
34:14
Risk, Uncertainty, and the Imperative to Spend Now in Fragile Societies
35:15
Calibrating Needs to Social Security
35:47
Giving as Investment in Future Relationships
36:19
Free Will Beliefs and Pro-Social Choices
36:49
Experimental Evidence on Free Will Persuasion
37:20
Trust Evolution in Impersonal Transactions
37:51
Guilds and Market Integration
39:15
Specialization and the Shift to Hourly Labor
39:57
Timekeeping, Money, and Work Incentives
41:00
Productivity Gains from Longer Working Hours
42:02
Obsessive Timekeeping in Western Cultures
43:04
Pocket Watches as Social Signifiers
44:05
Personal Anecdotes of Time Anxiety
45:30
Cross-Cultural Clock Accuracy Studies
45:38
Limitations of Undergraduate Samples in Psychology
46:10
Shift to Online Experiment Platforms
47:41
Analytic Thinking and Its Dominance in Modern Science
48:11
Holistic Thinking and Networked Innovation
49:15
Transmission Chain Experiments
49:46
Learning from the Best vs. Learning from One Teacher
50:17
Impact of Trust and Knowledge Sharing on Innovation
50:47
Roman Technological Discontinuity in the Middle Ages
51:18
Inuit Canoe-Maker Loss and Reconnection
51:49
Relearning Arcane Masonry Skills
52:21
Fog Bank Knowledge Attrition in the US Navy
52:53
Internet as a Potential Safeguard for Tacit Knowledge
53:24
YouTube’s Role in Preserving Practical Knowledge
54:26
Balancing Interconnectivity to Foster Innovation
54:57
Pandemic Response and Varied National Strategies
55:29
Diverse Approaches to Pandemic Management
56:00
Harvard Study on Innovation and Disease Spread
56:31
Red vs. Blue States COVID Dynamics
57:02
Variation as a Tool for Policy Design
57:32
Algorithmic Thinking and Success Metrics
58:37
Evolutionary Genetics of Dopamine in Migration
59:08
Cultural vs. Genetic Influences on Bipolarism
59:39
Genetic Selection and Historical Migration Patterns
1:00:09
Societal Shifts in Mate Selection and Trait Distribution
1:00:40
Technology, Social Networks, and Autism Spectrum Trends
1:02:12
Global Cultural Integration and Genetic Variation
1:02:43
Japanese Legal Systems vs. Western Models
1:03:14
Linear vs. Tree-Like Thinking in Evolutionary Theory
1:03:45
Introduction to the Epigenome and Hereditary Trauma
1:04:46
Gene-Culture Coevolution and Cooking as a Cultural Driver
1:05:17
Epigenetic Inheritance Mechanisms and Phenotypic Plasticity
1:06:18
Mate Selection, Cultural Influence, and Evolutionary Feedback Loops
1:07:19
Encouraging Humility and Critical Thinking in Science
1:07:51
Recollection of a Memorable Restaurant Encounter in London
1:08:22
Recognition of a Server Through Shared Tattoos and Ingroup Memory
1:09:56
Carnegie Hall Performance Recap
1:10:27
Observations on New York Social Scene
1:11:01
Discussion of Generational Icons and Pop Culture
1:11:30
Bar Encounter at the Carile
1:13:06
Long Walk to a Recommended Martini Bar
1:14:09
Interaction with Podcast Host and Neighbourhood Dynamics
1:15:13
Discussion of Podcast Format and Guest Recognition
1:16:48
Confrontation Over Carile Stay and Social Status
1:18:22
Guest Arrival with Family and Crew
1:18:54
Blanket Placement on Seat for Comfort
1:19:26
Describing Thick Travel Apparel and Blanket Size
1:19:56
Walking the Cabin and Encountering Fart Clouds
1:20:27
Assessing Passenger Gas Levels and Personal Strategy
1:21:29
Flight Attendant Perspective on Fart Management
1:21:59
Proposed Solutions: Cushions and Cleanliness Protocols
1:22:31
Long Flight Gas Accumulation and Passenger Vulnerability
1:23:01
Discussion of Incontinence Products and Class Entitlement
1:23:31
Cultural Attitudes Toward Farting in Different Regions
1:24:02
Reference to Anthropological Perspective on Farts
1:24:34
Humorous Cultural Proverbs About Farting
1:25:04
Transition to Global Literacy Discussion
1:26:09
Exploration of Cultural Priorities in a Globalized World
1:26:39
U.S. vs Japan Bipolar Prevalence Rates
1:27:10
Clarifying the 10x vs 100x Difference
1:27:41
Cultural Openness to Mental Health Diagnosis
1:28:12
Introduction to Hamurabi’s Code
1:28:43
Legal Significance and Historical Context of the Code
1:29:14
Discovery, Translation, and Current Location
1:30:17
Origins of the Name 'Mona Lisa'
1:31:55
Italian Linguistic Roots and Politeness Forms
1:32:27
Modern Interpretation of the Title in English
1:32:59
Career Paths for Individuals with Autism
1:33:30
Challenges in Identifying Diagnosed vs Undiagnosed ASD
1:34:33
Social and Dating Dynamics within the Autism Community
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