Mind Body Evolution Podcast
The Paleolithic and Neolithic for Kids
In three short episodes, Dr. Josh Stout lays a foundation and shows artifacts revealing fascinating details about our stone-age relatives.
Mind Body Evolution Podcast
Thoughts on Mind Body and Evolution.
Imagination
A Trippy Trip to the Beginning of the Universe With ChatGPT
When you build a new universe with AI, and part of it is definitely a hallucination, how can you tell what is real? What if in the “allegory of the cave”, the outside world was a construct?
Mind Body Evolution Podcast
What is the Fishy Context of Anzu the Lion-Headed Eagle?
Through the story of the nature, the magic and the protective power of these 4000 year old Anzu amulets, Dr. Josh Stout argues that this type of 'desk archaeology' can uncover real and important context, generate new discoveries, and can challenge and inform previously held assumptions.
Mind Body Evolution Podcast
The Anzu Bird, Lugalbanda and the Tablets of Destiny
Today Dr. Josh Stout shows his current favorite piece, discusses why context is of the utmost importance, and tells stories of Anzu that predate the Tree Of Knowledge and the Garden of Eden.
Mind Body Evolution Podcast
Babylon, Weights and Measures, and the Origins of Civilization
Dr. Josh Stout discusses how this simple duck weight artifact can directly connect us to cultures from millennia in the past - and can support his theory of the discovery of a previously unrecognized culture.
Discussions
Have I Discovered a New Ancient Civilization? MindBodyEvolution on video Episode 1
In the first video episode of MindBodyEvolution Dr. Josh Stout presents his possible discovery of a new culture, shows artifacts supporting his theories, and discusses what is fake, what is real, and the audacity to say you know the difference.
Imagination
Dire Wolves and Beautiful Hubris
When I awoke, the dire wolf / 600 pounds of sin / Was grinning at my window / All I said was, "Come on in" - R. Hunter, J. Garcia
Discussions
Treating ADHD With Diet and Lifestyle
Calming ADHD with dopamine gardening of the microbiome.
Mind Body Evolution Podcast
Brain Size Determines Psychology
How our psychological evolution is necessitated by our physiological evolution; Big Brains = Big Emotions
Discussions
Stories from the Underground Railroad
Through family stories and historical records, Dr. Josh Stout discusses how abolitionists orchestrated the daring rescue of Jane Johnson and others, as confrontations between state and federal authorities eerily mirror today's developing constitutional battles.
Discussions
ADHD As a Superpower
Low dopamine causes ADHD which is a disability but also a super power. Constantly seeking new stimulation can drive research and innovation, but what happens when a whole society is addicted to dopamine stimulation and we have no attention left to give?
Discussions
A New Dopamine Model Explaining ADHD
Dopamine mediated desire and reward explains why when dopamine is reduced we increasingly show ADHD symptoms. We combine low motivation with frantic reward seeking due to low dopamine.