What if Humans Aren't Primates? with Jonathan Leaf

Join us for Objectively Speaking with Jonathan Leaf on Wednesday, May 5 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 examines groundbreaking research in neuroscience and genetics to propose a bold new framework for understanding who we are and why we do what we do. From the human dimensions of war, murder, and suicide, to our fascinations with sports, politics, and fashion, Leaf argues that science is poining us toward a far more complex, and surprising, picture of humanity than we ever imagined. A playwright, journalist, and cultural critic, Leaf has the rare gift for making big ideas accessible. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and National Review, among many other publications, and he has been nominated for Best Play of the Year at the Innovative Theater Awards. His 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.