Tag Archives: evolution

The Descent of Scientific American

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Fenster

Fenster writes: There has been a dust-up over a Scientific American column about evolution and male-female behavioral differences. The author, John Horgan, drew first blood by arguing that “evolutionary psychology, a modern instantiation of Darwinian theory, still provides justification for … Continue reading →

Posted in Science | Tagged Darwin, evolution, John Horgan, natural selection, Scientific American | 4 Comments

“Ultrasociety” by Peter Turchin

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The book’s complete title: “Ultrasociety: How 10,000 Years of War Made Humans the Greatest Cooperators on Earth.” A stimulating, clear, fast and provocative attempt to explain via the principles of cultural evolution and population biology how humans … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, History, Science, Uncategorized | Tagged Cliodynamics, complexity, evolution, Evolutionary Biology, history, Peter Turchin | Leave a comment

Linkage

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Al Sharpton, shakedown artist? Should female tennis players really be paid the same amount as male tennis players? A great post by Peter Frost about how globalism and antiracism prevent people from accepting the realities of evolution. I’d add … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons | Tagged al sharpton, California, carlos castaneda, cocktails, evolution, Fred Reed, hugo schwyzer, immigration, michel houellebecq, peter frost, Steve Sailer, tennis | 1 Comment

Linkage

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Paul Elam interviews JudgyBitch. Death by Butoh? The latest thinking about Neanderthals and us. Steve Sailer delivers a wonderfully concise HBD intro to race. JayMan gets ready for Nicholas Wade’s new book. Kids at many colleges are … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons | Tagged Belle Knox, evolution, food, JayMan, Neanderthals, Nicholas Wade, Patrician Highsmith, psychological suspense, race, Slow Food, Steve Sailer | 4 Comments

Eppur è Ancora Lì

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Used to be 2Blowhards was my first blog stop in the morning and Steve Sailer second. After the shuttering of 2Blowhards, Steve moved to #1 and he stays there. I like the constant struggle to see what is … Continue reading →