On this Episode of Unbound Conversations
Robin Dunbar is widely known for devising "Dunbar’s Number," which explores how early life in culturally diverse environments shaped his understanding of the social complexities in monkeys, apes, and humans. From his groundbreaking studies on sociability in primates to human evolution, Robin illuminates the parallels between our primate cousins and contemporary human society, revealing how these insights contribute to our understanding of relationships today.
Whether you are fascinated by social dynamics, keen on deepening interpersonal skills, or simply curious about human evolution, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge and practical applications.
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About the Guest
Robin Dunbar MA PhD DSc(Hon) FRAI FBA is an Emeritus Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Oxford, a Fellow of Magdalen College, and an elected Fellow of the British Academy, the Royal Anthropological Institute, the Finnish Academy of Science & Letters and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
His principal research interests focus on the evolution of sociality (with particular reference to primates and humans). He is best known for the social brain hypothesis, the gossip theory of language evolution and Dunbar’s Number (the limit on the number of manageable relationships we can have).
His publications include 34 authored and edited books and more than 600 journal articles and book chapters. His popular science books include The Trouble With Science; Grooming, Gossip and the Evolution of Language; The Science of Love and Betrayal; Human Evolution; Evolution: What Everyone Needs To Know; Friends: Understanding the Power of Our Most Important Relationships; How Religion Evolved; and The Social Brain: The Psychology of Successful Groups.
Show Notes
- Human vs. primate social structures
- Dunbar’s Number and its Significance
- The 7 Pillars of Friendship
- Shared culture and history in group cohesion
- Evolution’s role in future socialisation
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