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Busting Myths About Human Nature

Race, monogamy, and other lies they told you.

Gender
Revisiting the Google Manifesto

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on September 4, 2017

Were there gender difference in the past? It is extremely likely. Do we know if they were like gender differences we see today? No.

Were there gender difference in the past? It is extremely likely. Do we know if they were like gender differences we see today? No.

Creativity
Get the Science Right!

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on July 17, 2017

What popular books get wrong about human evolution.

What popular books get wrong about human evolution.

Bias
Is It Too Late to Get Along?

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on January 11, 2017

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view … until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view … until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”

Bias
How to Detect Fake News

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on November 29, 2016

The Internet abounds with Fake news and misrepresentation. Our brains are powerful lie detectors, let’s use them.

The Internet abounds with Fake news and misrepresentation. Our brains are powerful lie detectors, let’s use them.

Anger
Aggression and Violence Are Possible, Not Inevitable

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on September 14, 2016

Humans are not “bad to the bone,” just really complicated, potentially dangerous, and generally kind. We should remember that.

Humans are not “bad to the bone,” just really complicated, potentially dangerous, and generally kind. We should remember that.

Bias
We’re All a Bit Racist

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on July 18, 2016

It may be unintentional, but we’re all a little bit racist.

It may be unintentional, but we’re all a little bit racist.

Sex
Sex Is Not a Responsibility

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on February 29, 2016

If there is no joy, should there be sex?

If there is no joy, should there be sex?

Religion
Religion Matters

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on February 1, 2016

Humans take religion seriously..but how well do they know the global religious landscape?

Humans take religion seriously..but how well do they know the global religious landscape?

Relationships
How Deep Is Our Love?

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on October 19, 2015

The world is not feeling very compassionate. But it is. Or better put, we are.

The world is not feeling very compassionate. But it is. Or better put, we are.

Race and Ethnicity
Ignorance About Race Is Killing Us

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on June 22, 2015

If we don’t seriously engage the problem underlying Race in the USA, more people will die and many more will continue to suffer

If we don’t seriously engage the problem underlying Race in the USA, more people will die and many more will continue to suffer

Religion
Moving Beyond Science vs. Religion

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on May 27, 2015

Ignorance underlies most claims about the conflict between science and religion

Ignorance underlies most claims about the conflict between science and religion

Sex
Sex Doesn’t Have to Make Sense

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on January 12, 2015

Trying to pigeonhole sex into one or two “real” explanations is fruitless and damaging.

Trying to pigeonhole sex into one or two “real” explanations is fruitless and damaging.

Environment
Ferguson and Human Nature

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on December 1, 2014

The events at Ferguson are not rooted in human nature, but the response can be.

The events at Ferguson are not rooted in human nature, but the response can be.

Environment
Dump Nature/Nurture

Agustín Fuentes Ph.D. on October 6, 2014

Pitting biology and evolution versus culture and life experience is a giant mistake.

Pitting biology and evolution versus culture and life experience is a giant mistake.