Here We Are

Globetrotting and mind exploring comedian Shane Mauss interviews scientists each week on journey to answer the biggest questions about the meanings of life (as well as a bunch of other random stuff you never imagined you would care about). Favorite topics include: psychology, biology, evolution, cognitive biases, behavioral economics, mating, animal behavior, neuroscience, and the subconscious

https://www.herewearepodcast.com/

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 1h15m. Bisher sind 412 Folge(n) erschienen. Jede Woche gibt es eine neue Folge dieses Podcasts.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 22 days 15 hours 17 minutes

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episode 392: Happier Hour w/Cassie Holmes


Today I'm speaking with Cassie Holmes, professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management...


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 August 25, 2022  1h13m
 
 

episode 391: Human Factors w/Anne McLaughlin


Today I am speaking with Anne McLaughlin, who is a psychology professor at North Carolina State University. We discuss her book "All Too Human", which takes a look at applied Human Factors. Human Factors may be a lesser known field within psychology but its implications become obvious once realized. 

Huge thanks to Chris of Hygge Production House for filming this episode.
Thank you for watching and being an inquisitive being.


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 August 18, 2022  1h2m
 
 

episode 390: Emotional Intelligence w/Hillary Anger Elfenbein


Today I'm speaking with Hillary Anger Elfenbein, who is a professor at the Olin School of Washington University. We discuss the parallels between stand up comedy and teaching at a university, cross cultural analysis of emotional intelligence, being overly self-aware, and much more!

Come and see the physical manifestation of Mind Under Matter and hang out with The WBBC™, the team, and all the other MUMies September 9 thru 11: https://mindunderpod.com/pages/campout


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 August 4, 2022  1h19m
 
 

episode 389: Set and Setting w/Cole Marta


Today I'm hanging out with my good friend, Cole Marta. Cole is the Co-founder, Medical Director, and Clinician at California Center for Psychedelic Therapy. We do a little catching up and discuss Cole's personal journey into psychedelic research and therapy as well as touch on ways you can get involved yourself.

Visit California Center for Psychedelic Therapy: https://psychedelictherapyca.com/


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 July 28, 2022  1h2m
 
 

episode 388: Michael Garfield


In this episode, I catch up with my good friend, Michael Garfield. Michael is the host of the Future Fossils podcast and the Complexity podcast. In his 4th appearance on Here We Are, we discuss topics like fatherhood, lifestyle changes, and the ever-changing world we live in.


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 July 21, 2022  1h14m
 
 

episode 387: Nature vs Nurture? w/ Marlene Zuk


Today I'm speaking with one of my very first guests on the Here We Are podcast, Marlene Zuk. Marlene is a Professor of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior at the University of Minnesota. We talk about common misconceptions about evolution and comparing humans to other animals. 

Check out Marlene's upcoming book, "Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test: How Behavior Evolves and Why It Matters" here:
https://wwnorton...


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 July 14, 2022  1h6m
 
 

episode 386: Restrictive Mating Strategies w/Martie Haselton and Jaimie Krems


Today I'm speaking with Martie Haselton and Jaimie Krems. Martie is the world's leading researcher on how ovulatory cycles influence women's sexuality. She is a professor of psychology at UCLA and the Institute for Society and Genetics, and a really great friend of mine.

Jaimie is a professor of Social psychology focusing on female friendship, conflict, stereotypes, and prejudice...


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 July 8, 2022  1h9m
 
 

episode 385: Ancestral Cousins w/Steven E. Churchill


In this first ever in-person video episode of Here We Are I talk with human paleontologist, Steven E. Churchill in his lab at Duke University. We talk about the lingering Neanderthal DNA in modern humans, genetic diversity, the recent discovery of Homo naledi, and the Rising Star Expedition which is a part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site in South Africa.

Learn more about Steven's work: https://scholars.duke...


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 June 22, 2022  1h11m
 
 

episode 384: Solo Travel w/ Peter McGraw


Today I'm talking with my very close friend, Peter McGraw. We talk about the pros and cons of being single vs being in a relationship, traveling as a single person, living with another person, and the strange, negative view society has on singlehood.

Get tickets to the Mind Under Matter Campout Festival here: https://mindunderpod.com/pages/campout

Check out Peter's podcast "Solo: The Single Person’s Guide To A Remarkable Life" here: https://petermcgraw...


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 May 26, 2022  1h8m
 
 

episode 383: Special Announcements | Solo Episode


I have a couple special announcements and updates to share with you in this short solo episode. 

Check out the latest Mind Under Matter episode to hear Ramin and I share all the details about our campout/festival: https://youtu.be/z1gkwbUX2rg

Get tickets before they run out: https://mindunderpod...


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 May 12, 2022  31m