On Humans

Ilari Mäkelä

Where do we come from? How did we get here? And what kinds of creatures are we? On Humans features conversations with leading scholars about human nature, human condition, and the human journey. From the origins of war to the biology of love, each episode brings fresh insights into perennial questions about our self-understanding. The show now unfolds in series of episodes built around a chosen theme, offering ever-deeper dives into some of the biggest questions in science, philosophy, and history. Welcome to the journey!

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On Humans

Episodes (101)

Tuesday The Original Affluent Society? Lessons from 60-Years of "Man the Hunter" Research ~ Richard B. Lee
Jan 21st What Can Shamans Teach Us About Religion? | Many Minds with Manvir Singh
Jan 10th The Origins of Humankind: Where Do We Really Come From?

On Humans

Feb 10, 2026
59 minutes
54 MB

What was life like before farming? Was it nasty, brutish, and short? Or did our hunter-gatherer ancestors live lives that were relatively free, affluent, and ecologically stable? In the lack of a time machine, many anthropologists have sought answers from studying the few hunter-gatherer communities that still exist today. In 1966, several leading names in the field were invited to present their results at a symposium at the University of Chicago. This “Man the Hunter” conference became a landmark event, but what exactly were the results? And have they stood the test of time? To mark the 6...

On Humans

The Original Affluent Society? Lessons from 60-Years of "Man the Hunter" Research ~ Richard B. Lee

Ilari Mäkelä

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