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Evolution Talk

Rick Coste

  • 13 minutes 26 seconds
    The Evolution of Consciousness - Part 2

    Do our thoughts serve a purpose, or are they just a byproduct of something deeper? Consciousness studies bridge the realms of philosophy and science. Are we truly aware, or is it all just an illusion?

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    Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.

     

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    22 April 2024, 5:00 am
  • 10 minutes 59 seconds
    The Evolution of Consciousness - Part 1

    In this episode, we delve into the mysterious world of consciousness, a mystery that resides within the depths of our minds. We'll explore the physical and philosophical theories of consciousness, from the brain's intricate processes to the elusive concept of qualia. 

    Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes coming!

    Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.

     

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    8 April 2024, 5:00 am
  • 12 minutes 13 seconds
    AI - The Next Step

    In this episode, we dive deep into the astounding journey of technological evolution, from the Wright brothers' inaugural flight to humanity's giant leap on the moon, and onto the revolutionary frontiers of AI with ChatGPT. Let's contemplate AI's potential to become a new form of life, pondering its future impacts and the ethical dilemmas it presents. 

    Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.

    Figure & Open AI Collaboration: Video on YouTube

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    • All music AI generated from Suno
    25 March 2024, 5:00 am
  • 1 minute 33 seconds
    Evolution Talk is Now on YouTube!

    I have some exciting news about the show.

    In addition to this podcast, which will continue with the help of our patrons at Patreon, I am going to produce a YouTube video show. This won’t be the audio from the podcast. Instead, it will be an extension of the podcast as a platform for me to continue to educate folks about evolution by natural selection.

    I’ll host both the video channel and the podcast. The channel will introduce new topics and cover some familiar ground in different ways.

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    Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.

    18 March 2024, 1:30 pm
  • 10 minutes 4 seconds
    Exploring the Depths of Evolutionary Psychiatry Part 2

    In this episode, we continue our exploration into the realm of evolutionary psychiatry, a field that seeks to understand the ancient roots of our modern mental health challenges. Are mental disorders "glitches" in our evolutionary programming, where ancient survival strategies may not align with contemporary societal demands?

    Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.

    Music in this Episode

    • Memory Wind by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    • Submerging Green by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    • Poor Wayfaring Stranger by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    • Climbing the Mountain by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    11 March 2024, 6:00 am
  • 11 minutes 20 seconds
    The Foundations of Evolutionary Psychiatry Part 1

    Let's dive deep into the fascinating world of Evolutionary Psychiatry, building on our previous exploration of Evolutionary Psychology (from 100 episodes ago!).

    In that episode we compared the brain to an information processing device shaped by eons of evolution? Today, we venture further from the shore, exploring how our mental software, which evolved for ancient challenges, copes in our modern world. We'll unravel the mysteries of mental disorders through the evolutionary lens, questioning why traits beneficial in our past might be problematic today. 

     

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    • Memory Wind by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    • Submerging Green by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    • Poor Wayfaring Stranger by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

    • Climbing the Mountain by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com

     

    26 February 2024, 6:00 am
  • 1 minute 29 seconds
    Evolution Talk Needs Your Help
    The "Evolution Talk" podcast needs your help! I have some great ideas for the show and for continuing to bring you free content. The truth is that the expense of keeping the show active and producing new episodes has become prohibitive.   I’ve researched different funding options, including Kickstarter, sponsorships, and grants for science education.   I’ve settled on a Patreon. This will enable me to plan for the next season.   More information about how you can help support the show is at EvolutionTalk.com/Support . You can also go directly to Patreon.   In the meantime, there are still over 140 episodes available for your enjoyment!   I appreciate you for all of your support over the years.   Thank you! Rick
    5 February 2024, 3:30 pm
  • 11 minutes 10 seconds
    From A Warm Pond...

    Sagan once pondered, "How did the molecules of life arise?" This question, echoing through the annals of scientific history, brings us to today's episode. We've long understood the mechanics of evolution, but the origin of life itself remains a captivating mystery. From Darwin's elegant theory of natural selection to the curious idea of Spontaneous Generation, we'll dive deep into the evolution of thought on life's beginnings. We'll also unravel the groundbreaking Miller-Urey experiment, which mimicked Earth's early conditions to create organic molecules. 

     

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    8 January 2024, 6:00 am
  • 11 minutes 6 seconds
    The Case of the Missing Chromosomes

    Our story starts with cells.  Not our cells but the cells of our closest relatives.  The great apes. Within the nucleus of their cells the great apes have 24 chromosome pairs.  We have 23 pairs.  If we share a common ancestor, what happened to the missing chromosomes?

    Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.

     

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    11 December 2023, 5:00 am
  • 13 minutes 54 seconds
    Suboptimal Design

    Vestigial features and atavistic traits are all evidence of our past.  They are glimpses into a species distant past. We have nature and evolution by natural selection to thank for it. But nature’s not perfect.  It makes mistakes.  

    Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.

     

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    27 November 2023, 5:00 am
  • 13 minutes 35 seconds
    About Those Fingerprints

    When it comes to personal IDs, we have many.  There’s your driver’s license, passport, online username, among other human-made forms of proving who you are.  Then there are those that nature gave you that’s yours and yours alone.  Like your DNA. And then there are your fingerprints.  Other than leaving incriminating evidence behind if you’ve committed a crime and weren't careful enough to wipe them away or wear gloves, what are fingerprints good for?

    Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.

     

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    13 November 2023, 5:00 am
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