Our Human Nature
Dr. Robert Barrett
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War and Women's Security
Women and children suffer the most during war. As we close out International Women's Month, it is appropriate to reflect on the rising cost of war on civilian populations, and particularly women. The…
Declining Birth Rates and International War
In this episode of Our Human Nature, I discuss our plummeting global fertility rates, the incredible challenge this poses to nations, and the surprising connection between low birth rates and war.…
Built to Last: Why Corporate Culture is King
The most successful corporations in the world prioritize culture. While most companies advertise culture as a core pillar, many fail to fully operationalize it. This episode discusses the role of…
The Science of Friendship
We are in the midst of a global friendship recession. And despite the strong social and evolutionary role friendship has played in our long human story, we have seen, in just one generation, a rapid…
Is Monogamy Natural?
Like all creatures, one of our core biological imperatives is the need to reproduce. Yet, amidst rapid social change, we are seeing lower rates of marriage and fewer children. Traditional life…
The Disturbing Power of Social Conformity: Psychology, Politics, and the Pandemic
How did a high school teacher create a fascist regime in less than three days? What percentage of us would kill another person simply because we were told we must? Why is conforming to the group more…
Our Pursuit of Health, Wealth, and Happiness
We all want happiness, for ourselves and our loved ones. Yet, despite our knowledge of how to live better lives and our various New Year's resolutions, we still struggle to find it. What does the…
Has Medicine Failed Women?
Why is it that women are several times more likely to have their heart attack symptoms dismissed than men? Why, during the Covid-19 pandemic, were women less likely than men to receive X-rays and…
Why Can't We Solve War?
We currently have more wars between nations than at any other time since the end of World War II. Our ability to chart a course for peace, and a challenge that will face the new Trump Administration,…
Part 2: Masculinity and the Remaking of Modern Men
Part 2 of our discussion on modern masculinity. Our mission, to rid our world of toxic masculinity, and to remake modern men, will involve squaring our evolutionary hardwiring with the expectations…
The Crisis with Men and Masculinity
Young men today are suffering from astonishing rates of testosterone decline, poor fitness, social isolation, and overall risk-aversion. In this episode we explore some of these trends, both…
Life in the Fast Lane: Human Nature in a Changing World
Our world is changing at a greater rate than ever before. Despite the incredible volume of information at our fingertips on how to live better, healthier, and more peaceful lives, we are seeing, in…
Introduction: Our Human Nature
Dr. Robert Barrett introduces Our Human Nature, an exploration of what it means to be human in a changing world.
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Our Human Nature has published 13 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Our Human Nature is currently highly active with new episodes quarterly. Average episode length is 52m.
