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Comparative Brain Evolution: Mammals, Primates & Humans | Robert Barton | M&M #171
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About the guest: Robert Barton, PhD is an evolutionary anthropologist and Professor at Durham University. He studies the evolution of the brain and behavior across species, including humans.
Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Barton discuss: mammalian brain evolution; how brain and body size scale across mammals; how metabolism relates to brain size and function; the evolution of the neocortex & cerebellum in primates & humans; the concept of “intelligence” and whether it relates to brain size; and more.
Related episodes:
- Evolution of Complex Behavior, Perception, Cognition, Consciousness & the Brain | Paul Cisek | #107
- Organisms, Cities, Companies & the Science of Scale | Geoffrey West | #12
*This content is never meant to serve as medical advice.
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Manage episode 434836893 series 2846067
About the guest: Robert Barton, PhD is an evolutionary anthropologist and Professor at Durham University. He studies the evolution of the brain and behavior across species, including humans.
Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Barton discuss: mammalian brain evolution; how brain and body size scale across mammals; how metabolism relates to brain size and function; the evolution of the neocortex & cerebellum in primates & humans; the concept of “intelligence” and whether it relates to brain size; and more.
Related episodes:
- Evolution of Complex Behavior, Perception, Cognition, Consciousness & the Brain | Paul Cisek | #107
- Organisms, Cities, Companies & the Science of Scale | Geoffrey West | #12
*This content is never meant to serve as medical advice.
Support the show
All episodes (audio & video), show notes, transcripts, and more at the M&M Substack
Affiliates:
- MASA Chips—delicious tortilla chips made from organic corn and grass-fed beef tallow. No seed oils, artificial ingredients, etc. Use code MIND for 20% off.
- SiPhox Health—Affordable, at-home bloodwork w/ a comprehensive set of key health marker. Use code TRIKOMES for a 10% discount.
- Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Use code MIND for 10% off.
- Athletic Greens: Comprehensive & convenient daily nutrition. Free 1-year supply of vitamin D with purchase.
Learn all the ways you can support my efforts
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