Where did we come from? One of humanity's most basic questions, the answer is fascinating. Weaving together insights from the fields of genetics, archaeology, linguistics, and paleoanthropology, hosts Spencer Wells and Razib Khan take us on a grand tour of human history. Scientific storytelling at its best.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 21 hours 54 minutes
episode 1: The Legacy of Cavalli-Sforza
This week, Razib and Spencer review the legacy of the late L. L. Cavalli-Sforza. Show notes:
episode 32: So you want to be a geneticist…
This week, Razib talks to Dr. Austin Reynolds, an early career geneticist at UC Davis. They talk about how Austin got into genetics, and where he's going in the field. Show notes:
episode 31: MHC and the Genetics of Attraction
This week Spencer & Razib have been ousted! The "interns" take over, as Mackenzie Finklea, Brianna and Isabelle discuss the relationship between genetics and attraction. .
episode 30: Genetics of Educational Attainment
Razib and Spencer discuss the genetics of educational attainment and cognitive performance with behavioral geneticist James Lee. .
episode 29: The Genetics of China, Han & Beyond
Spencer and Razib discuss the history, genetics, and scientific future of China and the Han people.
episode 28: Violence and Warfare!
Spencer and Razib discuss the history, psychology, and biology of violence and warfare, from Rousseau to Hobbes.
episode 27: Genetic States of America
This week Spencer and Razib discuss the genetic and demographic history of the United States of America from the age of European colonization onward.
episode 26: Isolated Populations
This week Spencer and Razib discuss the genetic and cultural importance of isolated and unique populations.
episode 25: Coffee, Milk & Booze
This week Spencer and Razib dive into three of the most important beverages in human history: coffee, milk and alcohol.
episode 24: Y-chromosomes and the Ascent of Man
This week Spencer and Razib discuss the Y-chromosome as tool for studying human history, from early migrations out of Africa to Genghis Khan and Bronze Age bottlenecks.