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Podcast: The Superhumanize Podcast
Episode: Artificial Intimacy: How Technology is Redefining Human Connection with Dr Rob Brooks
Description: What happens when our ancient evolutionary instincts collide with the rapid advancements of modern technology? Today, we delve into this compelling question with Scientia Professor Rob Brooks, an evolutionary biologist at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. Professor Brooks has dedicated his career to exploring the intricate dance between sexual selection, human behavior, and cultural evolution. His acclaimed book, Sex, Genes & Rock 'n' Roll: How Evolution Has Shaped the Modern World, earned the Queensland Literary Award for Science Writing, highlighting his ability to connect evolutionary concepts to everyday life. In his...