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Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life
A science-based book applying evolutionary biology to modern life. The authors argue that many contemporary problems arise from a mismatch between our ancestral adaptations and today's environment, offering insights into health, relationships, and society.
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Ranked #74 of 1942 · 320 pages · Published 2021
Mentioned 10× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 10 episodes, most recently on Dec 17, 2025.
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Mentioned by Bret Weinstein · 00:48:35 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Official episode description (podcast RSS), Transcript (podscripts.co)
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Mentioned by Bret Weinstein · 00:33:43 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Official episode description (podcast RSS), Transcript (podscripts.co)
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Mentioned by Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying · 00:18:38 · Source: Official episode description (podcast RSS), Transcript (podscripts.co)
#1671Bret Weinstein & Dr. Pierre Kory
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Book data: ISBN 9780593086889. Page count from Open Library (median of editions). Cover via Open Library Covers.