Since Lindsey has started to appear on the show more often, we've heard from a few people who were under the impression that her field (evolutionary psychology) is "bunk" or is all unprovable just-so stories. As an expert, Lindsey takes us through where these objections come from and why they aren't accurate. Plus she takes us through some fascinating research! Studies mentioned: <a href= "https://seriouspod.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Wertz-Wynn-2014-Infant-avoidance-of-plants.pdf"> Wertz & Wynn 2014 Infant avoidance of plants</a>, <a href= "https://seriouspod.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Wertz-2019-REVIEW-How-plants-shape-the-mind.pdf"> Wertz 2019 Ho plants shape the mind</a>

SIO269: Evolutionary Psychology and Sex Differences

Join Thomas for some critical thinking on questions of science, philosophy, skepticism and politics.  These serious topics are discussed with some serious guests, but in an entertaining and engaging way!  This is not your typical interview podcast; it's a friendly dialogue, conducted thoughtfully and with plenty of humor. It's Serious Inquiries Only; but like, not boring or anything.