What if Humans Aren't Primates? with Jonathan Leaf

Join us for Objectively Speaking with Jonathan Leaf on Wednesday, May 6 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET.

‍What if the latest science forced us to rethink human nature from the ground up?

In The Primate Myth: Why the Latest Science Leads Us to a New Theory of Human Nature, Jonathan Leaf takes a revolutionary look at how humans are far less like other primates than we've been led to believe—and uncovers what truly sets us apart. Recent discoveries show that humans brains, metabolism and behaviors are different in fundamental ways. From the human dimensions of war, murder, and suicide, to our fascinations with sports, politics, and fashion, Leaf argues that science is pointing us toward a far more complex and surprising picture of humanity than we ever imagined. A playwright, journalist, and cultural critic, Leaf’s unique background across the arts and journalism brings a fresh perspective to some of science's most provocative questions. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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