Many Minds | 5 June 2026 | 1h 32m | Listen Later 
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Interview with Vivek Venkataraman about his article The Meanings and Dividends of Man the Hunter. Deconstructs the “Man the Hunter” narrative, distinguishing popular myths of inherent aggression from scientific behavioural ecology. While research confirms a common sexual division of labour, Venkataraman emphasises its flexibility: women frequently hunt depending on the ecological context, as seen in the Ogda or in ancient game drives. Critiques “killer ape” theories and historical biases while highlighting cooperation and specialisation as core human traits. Stresses that rather than being biologically determined, humans adaptively solve problems across diverse environments.