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ADHD is not an adaptation
But foraging theory is crucial for understanding it
May 26 • 
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The Body is not a Machine
This post is adapted from my 2016 essay that inspired the 2025 PNAS Nexus article with Guru Madhavan and Jay Labov on the origins of failure in bodies…
May 22 • 
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What is evolutionary medicine?
Understanding why natural selection left us vulnerable to disease can improve health.
May 21 • 
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Why constructive engagement is rare
An evolutionary explanation for the great obstacle to science and congeniality
May 18 • 
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