Nico was on the podcast once before, in episode 30 when we recorded from the International Primatological Society's conference in Hanoi, Vietnam, back in 2014.
So let's call this a 10-year reunion!
In the episode, we talk about:
bloodletting (Paywall), I know, right? Nico thought it was a weird question, too!
the most tech-savvy baboons in the world, who also boast some of the highest screen times around
but also, why they are good subjects to study social cognition with
the relationship between biological and cultural evolution
and the role of mentors in shaping one's career
curiosity, in humans and beyond ...
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“You need social learning and you need technological reasoning to get technological evolution. The question is, what evolved first and what is the most important." (Nicolas Claidiere) -----
I found this to be a remarkable conversation about the evolution of technological reasoning, social learning and cultural evolution. It offers a reflection on the broader implications of social dynamics and cognitive science, and really highlights what incredible insights can come from one of the most innovative research labs you're likely to find out there.
I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did! And learn a lot from it, too...
Pre-Roll Audio: BBC Nature / White Handed Gibbon 91115
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