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b'What is the meaning of life? And what role does evolution play in our search for purpose? Join us in a conversation with Dr. Samuel Wilkinson, author of "Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About the Meaning of Our Existence." We cover some big, philosophical questions that don\'t have clear answers but are so important to ponder. Our modern fears, our overactive stress responses, and the age-old struggle between good and evil\\u2014all these layers make up the complex human experience. Sam\\u2019s take on how our evolutionary history impacts our present-day lives is fascinating. So, wonderful listeners, tune in and reflect on these big ideas, and as always, we invite you to share your thoughts and takeaways.\\xa0\\n\\nListen and Learn:\\xa0\\n\\nHow Sam\\u2019s personal struggle with the meaning of life intersected with scientific inquiry and ultimately led to him writing Purpose\\n\\n\\nCan you believe in evolution while maintaining religious or spiritual faith?\\n\\nThe importance of understanding genetics in the context of evolution\\n\\nExploring multi-level selection by redefining "survival of the fittest" across genes, individuals, kin, or groups, and discussing the implications for social traits and human nature\\n\\nThe tension between altruism and selfishness\\n\\nHow much of human aggression is rooted in biology versus culture?\\n\\nDo environmental factors and expectations influence testosterone levels?\\n\\nCompelling evidence from psychology that our thoughts influence our behaviors\\xa0\\n\\nThe significance of family relationships in shaping our sense of meaning and purpose\\n\\n\\nResources:\\xa0\\n\\nSamuelTWilkinson.com\\n\\nSamuel Wilkinson, MD - Yale School of Medicine\\n\\nConnect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-wilkinson-1863875a\\n\\n\\n\\nAbout Samuel T. Wilkinson, MD\\nSamuel T. Wilkinson, MD,\\xa0is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. He received his MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His articles have been featured in the\\xa0New York Times, the\\xa0Washington Post, and the\\xa0Wall Street Journal. He has been the recipient of many awards, including Top Advancements & Breakthroughs from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation; Top Ten Psychiatry Papers by the\\xa0New England Journal of Medicine, the Samuel Novey Writing Prize in Psychological Medicine (Johns Hopkins); the Thomas Detre Award (Yale University); and the Seymour Lustman Award (Yale University). He is the author of\\xa0Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence\\xa0(Pegasus; March 5, 2024).\\n\\nRelated Episodes:\\xa0\\n\\n234. The Power of Us with Dominic Packer\\n\\n138. Exploring Existence and Purpose: Existentialism with Robyn Walser\\n\\n63. The Ape That Understood The Universe With Steve Stewart-Williams\\n\\n57. Evolution and Behavioral Science with Steven Hayes and David Sloan Wilson\\n\\n32. Social Connection: Exploring Loneliness and Building Intimacy with Debbie and Diana\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'