Nov 24, 2022
The word ‘prosocial’ describes an orientation toward the welfare of others and society as a whole.
My guest today is David Sloan Wilson. David is an American evolutionary biologist and a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences and Anthropology at Binghamton University. He is a son of the author Sloan Wilson, co-founder of the Evolution Institute, and co-founder of the recent spinoff nonprofit Prosocial World.
In this episode, you’ll hear about the following:
- Expanding Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
- The fight or flight response while in groups and while we’re alone
- Privatization of resources
- The Core Design Principles
- How to select enlightened behaviors to reach valued goals
- And much more!
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Enjoy my conversation with David!
In This Episode:
[1:26] – We’re introduced to our guest, David Sloan Wilson, and learn what it means to be one of the world’s foremost evolutionary biologists.
[3:19] – What called David to create Evolution Institute and Prosocial World?
[5:36] – We’ve always lived in a group context. Here’s what that has meant over the centuries for our species.
[7:44] – David expands on how our brains interpret the fight or flight response while we’re in a group and while we’re alone.
[9:42] – This is how Prosocial World helps people get out of their turtle shell.
[13:02] – David explains the tragedy of the commons.
[15:22] – David lists the core design principles.
[19:07] – We hear about the two pillars of Prosocial World.
[20:22] – How to learn to be flexible in “approach and avoid” situations.
[24:10] – What are the different ways that people interested in working with David can get a hold of him?
[25:55] – Tiffany wraps up the conversation.
Resources:
To connect with Tiffany to solve problems or affect the kind of change you want:
calendly.com/humanitarianentrepreneur
Website:
https://humanitarian-entrepreneur.com
Does Altruism Exist?: Culture, Genes, and the Welfare of Others
https://bookshop.org/a/54969/9780300219883
The Neighborhood Project: Using Evolution to Improve My City, One Block at a Time
https://bookshop.org/a/54969/9780316037679
This View of Life: Completing the Darwinian Revolution
https://bookshop.org/a/54969/9781101872819
Evolution for Everyone: How Darwin’s Theory Can Change the Way We Think about Our Lives
https://bookshop.org/a/54969/9780385340922
Connect with David:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/David_S_Wilson
David Sloan Wilson Archive: https://davidsloanwilson.world/
About: https://davidsloanwilson.world/about-david-sloan-wilson/
Evolution Institute Website: https://evolution-institute.org
Prosocial World Website: https://www.prosocial.world
Contact: hello@prosocial.world