Podcast appearances and mentions of Vanessa Woods

Everything seems crazy and awful right now in the world and then, on top of it all, people are… putting costumes on dogs. Anamarie and I delve into the weirdness and ethics of dressing up dogs. Additionally, we talk about Brian Hare and Vanessa Wood's Atlantic article about a third wive of domestication in dogs, and the Monks of New Skete's feature in the Associated Press. Ultimately, my 5-year-old sums up the spirit of the episode by sharing her own impromptu thoughts on how we should consider our dogs comfort above all else. Notes:Join me this Saturday 11/2 at The Museum Of The Dog where I will be interviewed by Alex Pasternack of Fast Company, and signing books and Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods in the Atlantic The Monks of New Skete in the APGenealogy of Obedience by Justyna WlodarczykThe Ewok Costume Time stamps:00:00  Halloween cnversations with a three year old00:49 Upcoming Events and Announcements02:32 Dog Halloween Parade Concerns06:57 Dog Training Philosophies and Stereotypes12:00 Service Dogs and Domestication16:00 The Monks of New Skete in the news31:31 Halloween conversations with a five year old This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dogtraining.substack.com

Vanessa Woods is the Director of Duke University's Puppy Kindergarten program, which studies what qualities are important in becoming a great service dog. The program is funded by the National Institute of Health and works with puppies from Canine Companions, the largest service dog provider in the United States. While this is primarily intended to learn what makes the best service dogs, it has also been informative about all dogs. Her husband, Brian Hare, is the Founder of the Duke Canine Cognition Center, the first academic program dedicated to studying dogs in the country. Together they co-wrote a new book, called Puppy Kindergarten, where they take the valuable lessons learned from their years of research studying service dogs as the ideal model for how dogs live with us in today's culture. They share tips, activity ideas, and more insights on for all dog parents raising puppies.Their goal is to help everyone develop a happier and healthier relationship with their dogs from a young age, which carries on throughout the rest of their lives.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/vanessa-woods-2024 

This week Michelle Fern is joined by Vanessa Woods, co-author of Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog. Written with Brian Hare, Puppy Kindergarten is the first book about raising puppies to be written by evolutionary scientists - moreover, Duke University's Puppy Kindergarten is the first large-scale study tracking puppy development since 1950. This husband-and-wife team, along with a retired service dog named Congo, have meticulously observed and documented the growth of one hundred and one puppies at the Duke Puppy Kindergarten. Their mission was to unravel what it truly takes to raise a great dog, and the findings are as enlightening as they are charming. EPISODE NOTES: Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Vanessa Woods about puppy intelligence, misconceptions about dogs, and why dogs and humans bond so well. Website- https://vanessawoods.net/ Books- https://vanessawoods.net/#books Netflix Documentary- https://www.netflix.com/title/81681888 Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Our Beloved PetsIn this episode of '60 something', your host, Grace Taylor Segal, explores the many benefits and joys that pets bring into our lives, especially in our sixties. From ability to form deep emotional bonds with us and their cognitive abilities to heartwarming personal stories and remarkable tales of loyalty and heroism, this episode dives deep into the world of our beloved furry, feathered, and even scaly companions.We explore the history of domesticated animals, scientific discoveries about dogs, both dogs' and cats' unique bond with us. As well, Grace shares several heartwarming (and mind-boggling!) pet stories as well as her own tales of the precious pets that have enriched her life.Finally, she reviews all aspects of pet ownership you may want to consider before adopting a pet. In the end, however, any type of pet that fits your lifestyle will be a great addition to your life.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Hey Friends! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you for listening. I hope you'll let me know what you think about the podcast and if any particular episodes resonate with you. Listed just below here is my contact information and all of the social channels where you can find me, as well as the link to our Facebook Group. That's the best place to find me and share your thoughts with me. I'm still getting going on some of these social channels, so please bear with me on that a little bit longer.Contact InfoGrace Taylor SegalEmail: grace@gracetaylorsegal.comFacebook: 60something Page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553062496332)Instagram: @60somethingpod***Facebook Group: 60Something Podhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1665326354000332(This is the BEST place to reach out to me...in the Facbook group.)ResourcesLinksTara: The Hero Cat Who Saved a Child from a Dog Attackhttps://youtu.be/U30FFKlJ0R8?si=9NFa20cAZq3IGy1eAll about ChaserBooks"Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words"Authors: Dr. John W. Pilley and Hilary Hinzmann (2013)Description: In this memoir, Dr. Pilley recounts his journey teaching Chaser language and comprehension. The book delves into the training methods used and explores the implications of Chaser's abilities on our understanding of canine intelligence."The Genius of Dogs: How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think"Authors: Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods (2013)Description: While not solely about Chaser, this book references her abilities as it examines canine cognition and the unique intelligence of dogs.Articles"Meet Chaser, the World's Smartest Dog"Publication: Time Magazine (2013)Description: An article highlighting Chaser's incredible vocabulary and what her skills mean for the study of animal intelligence."The World's Smartest Dog Knows More Than 1,000 Words"Publication: Smithsonian Magazine (2013)Description: Explores how Chaser's learning challenges previous notions...

In the wild and wooly world of dog behavior, research and education there are lots of folks promoting themselves as experts. Blessed few of them actually are. And then there are those whose legitimate scientific research has grounding in evolutionary anthropology and canine cognition. One of those folks is Vanessa Woods - she's an accomplished author and her most recent book Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog - lays some very important information about the world of Service Dogs. In this wide ranging conversation about what a Service Dog *actually* is, how the misinterpretations and misunderstandings confuse matters, and most importantly how - by using SCIENCE - we can better identify the dogs that will be the best candidates for Service work at an earlier age. You can find more about Vanessa's work through Canine Companions and see a fascinating example of one of the cognitive tests they use to gauge a dog's potential  In a world where what passes for radical honesty usually means someone is just letting things fly outta their pie-hole without much care for others, it's time for radically authentic conversation. Conscious communication is simple, but often isn't easy. That's why Cathy Brooks created Talk, Unleashed – a weekly podcast of radically honest conversation about — everything. Whether her own musings or in conversation with industry leaders, each episode invites curiosity.  Curiosity not about what people do, but why they do it. Who they are and what makes them tick. It's about digging underneath to reveal the thing that is most true - that we are more alike than we are not. A mix of solo episodes where Cathy shares her insights and experience or Cathy engaged in conversation with fascinating humans doing amazing things. No matter the format - it's unvarnished, radically honest and entirely unleashed.  This podcast compliments Unleashed Leadership, the coaching business through which Cathy works with symphony orchestras, corporate clients, and individuals to help them unleash and untether their leadership and connect with others in a way that truly engages. #brutalhonesty #radicalhonesty #consciouscommunication #leadership #Conversation #connection #TalkUnleashed #fiercecompassion #UnleashedConversation #UnleashedLeadership #FixYourEndofTheLeash

Join Vanessa Woods as she explores the profound impacts of social interactions and group dynamics through her personal and academic journey. In this episode, Vanessa discusses her book "Survival of the Friendliest," delving into how friendliness and cooperation can be evolutionary advantages. She shares anecdotes from her fieldwork and the critical role of her experiences during adolescence in shaping her research perspective on human and animal behavior.Incogni Personal Information: Removal ServiceIn today's digital world, your personal information can be more exposed than you think. Data brokers collect and sell your personal details, putting you at risk of scams, identity theft, and online harassment. But there's a solution: Incogni. Incogni is a service that works tirelessly to protect your personal information. They reach out to data brokers on your behalf, request the removal of your personal data, and handle any objections. This means you can enjoy peace of mind, knowing your personal information is being kept private and secure.As a listener of our show, we have a special offer for you.Use the code UNMISTAKABLE at the link here to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/unmistakableJoin us for our Life of Purpose series this month as we revisit some of our most impactful episodes. Dive deep into expert insights and practical strategies on health, performance, and community, helping you achieve personal and professional fulfillment. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the New York Times Best Selling Authors of “The Genius of Dogs,” Vannessa Woods and Brian Hare, comes “Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog.” Chris and his trusty co-host Eric unpack “dognition” with Vanessa, a research scientist who runs a “Puppy Kindergarten” at Duke University. She also happens to be an award-winning journalist and author of Bonobo Handshake. Brian is a professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke, where he founded the Duke Canine Cognition Center. ------------------------------ Find the books discussed in this episode: Hare, B., & Woods, V. (2024). Puppy Kindergarten: the new science of raising a great dog. Random House Trade Paperbacks. Hare, B., & Woods, V. (2021). Survival of the friendliest: Understanding our origins and rediscovering our common humanity. Random House Trade Paperbacks. Learn more about Puppy Kindergarten here. ------------------------------ Contact Vanessa: v.woods@duke.edu ------------------------------ Contact the Sausage of Science Podcast and Human Biology Association: Facebook: facebook.com/groups/humanbiologyassociation/, Website: humbio.org, Twitter: @HumBioAssoc Chris Lynn, Co-Host Website: cdlynn.people.ua.edu/, E-mail: cdlynn@ua.edu, Twitter:@Chris_Ly Eric Griffith, Guest Co-Host E-mail: eric.griffith@duke.edu Cristina Gildee, HBA Junior Fellow, SoS Producer Website

This week on the show, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed talks with Duke University's Vanessa Woods about Puppy Kindergarten and the new science of raising a dog.

Joining me for this episode is New York Times bestselling author Vanessa Woods. We have a chat about her latest book (with husband Brian Hare) Puppy Kindergarten. As part of the Duke Canine Cognition Center, they set out to better understand the secrets of the puppy mind. Full of valuable research, techniques, games and all the things needed to help puppies grow up to be the best dogs they can possibly be. We also have a chat about what it takes to be a world renown researcher, journalist and author. Have a listen to this fun and fascinating chat with one of the best. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Vanessa Woods - Puppy Kindergarten

Step right up and brace yourselves for the latest episode of The Dumb AF Podcast, where we're diving headfirst into the jungle of absurdity with our bonobo buddies!Forget what you thought you knew about these cuddly critters - we're proving (or debunking) the myth that they're just love machines in fur coats.Join us as we hang out with Vanessa Woods, the brains behind 'Bonobo Handshake: A Memoir of Love and Adventure in the Congo'. She's here to spill the beans on these loveable creatures.In this episode, we're peeling back the banana leaves to uncover the real deal behind bonobo behaviour. Ever wondered why they're so flirty and free-spirited? So have we! And trust us, the answers will have you scratching your head harder than a chimp searching for fleas.But that's not all - buckle up for a philosophical rollercoaster ride as we ponder why humans missed the love train to bonobo town. Could it be we're just not wild enough? And hey, who said animal kingdom gossip was off-limits? We're spilling the tea on bisexuality, ancient human civilisations, and everything in between.So grab your vine and swing on over for an adventure that'll leave you laughing and questioning everything you thought you knew about nature, love, and the downright bizarre.

Vanessa Woods, the founder of Vitality in Motion and Vitality Ballet and a former professional dancer, joined the Adult Ballet Studio for its mid-February episode! Vanessa trained at the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase, Princeton Ballet, Miami City Ballet School and STEPS on Broadway in New York City. She has performed with ballet companies around the country, including Suzanne Farrell Ballet in Washington DC, Pennsylvania Ballet and Colorado Ballet. She danced with the Saint Louis Ballet, performing soloist and principal roles for eight seasons. She was also on faculty with the Saint Louis Ballet School and has taught at other ballet schools across the country. She's now teaching and bringing ballet classes to adults of all ages, with a specific focus on seniors in retirement communities and nursing homes. In this episode, she discusses her two companies and the work they're doing to bring ballet to everyone, her ballet career, and what it was like transitioning from the stage to entrepreneurship. Follow Vanessa on Instagram: @Vanessamw2, @vitality_ballet, @vitality_in_motion Learn more about Vitality in Motion: https://vitalityinmotion.com/  Learn more about Vitality Ballet: https://vitalityballet.com/  Music in this episode: Waltz of the Flowers - Tchaikovsky Barroom Ballet - Silent Film Light - Kevin MacLeod Barroom Ballet - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100310 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ @eblosfield | theadultballetstudio@gmail.com Support this podcast on Patreon! https://patreon.com/TheAdultBalletStudio?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-blosfield/support

A suitcase filled with old audiotapes ignites a woman's imagination. A doppelgänger finds out that she looks like one of the most famous people in the country - who everybody hates. And a whirlwind romance goes south. STORIES Dueling Dads Glynn comes face to face with his nemesis in the least likely of places... a playground. Produced by Pat Mesiti-Miller Suitcase of Love and Shame In 2009, Jane Gillooly came across an item on Ebay that piqued her imagination. The picture was of a suitcase filled with old audiotapes. The listing's title was “Suitcase of Love and Shame.” This story contains adult situations, young Snappas please be advised. You can purchase Jane's feature-length documentary film, Suitcase of Love and Shame, on Amazon and learn more about it at Cinemaguild. Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Leon Morimoto Tonya for Hire What if one day you found out you look like one of the most famous people in the country -- who everybody hates? Lynn Harris is an author, commentator, award-winning journalist and mostly-retired comedian. She has a business, Gold Comedy, that teaches comedy to teenage girls. You can find her performing on stage as Tonya Harding here. Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Leon Morimoto Love Rival After a whirlwind romance, Brian and Vanessa get married and move to Kinshasa. Everything is going well until she shows up. Thanks to Vanessa Woods for sharing her story. Love Rival was produced by Mira Burt-Wintonick and Cristal Duhaime with Jodie Taylor You can hear more at cbc.ca/loveme or subscribe on iTunes. Click here to listen to more of Jodie's work. Produced by Mira Burt-Wintonick, Cristal Duhaime, and Jodie Taylor Artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Classic - Season 14 - Episode 5

Warning: Explicit Conversations About Politics, Culture, & Sexuality Join me at Yale for my 45th class reunion as I frolic among the Ivy Towers with Capt'n Max and the Eli Elite, Handsome Dan XIV, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's classmates (Class of 1987) rallying against him and Sam Alito (Yale Law, 1975) at the Women's Table, and my fabulous fellow #Yale Alumni at the Yale Repertory Theater, Yale Law School, Cross Campus, Toad's Place and more. I also host a Yale Roundtable discussion on “Peace, Love & Bonobos" which is the centerpiece of this video. Discussion Topics:  • Why we prefer King Arthur's ROUNDtable to Putin's long table;  • Why Yale's “Killer Ape” Anthropology department made we want to major in Theater;  • How Max and I fell in love over our mutual opposition to the popular and horrible first Gulf War, commanded by President George H.W. Bush (Yale, 1948);  • How our love and antiwar fervor grew during the even more horrible wars in Iraq and Afghanistan commanded by George W. Bush (Yale, 1968);  • How George W. Bush's epic Freudian slip confusing Putin's invasion of Ukraine with his own invasion of Iraq brought the perma-war full circle; • Why I become a sexologist;  • How I first learned about #bonobos the Make Love Not War great apes, on PBS, and then met some at the San Diego Zoo;  • What are some of the differences between apes and monkeys; • How human apes are very close genetically to bonobos, common chimps, gorillas and orangutans; • How bonobos make peace through pleasure; • How bonobos make love in a Bonobo Sutra of positions, including face-to-face;  • How bonobo female empowerment is supported by male well-being and vice versa;  • Why bonobos (and humans) really enjoy sharing—even with strangers; • Was Prince Chim, who lived at Yale in the Dr. Robert Yerkes primate center, the first bonobo in the United States? • What's SEX got to do with bonobo conflict resolution? • Why other apes kill each other, and humans kill each other most; • “Grooming” in primatology vs. the culture wars;  • Why bonobo female orgasm is most common during Hoka Hoka, aka genito-genital rubbing;  • Intercourse vs. Outercourse among bonobos and humans;  • Our competitive “inner chimp” vs. our cooperative “inner bonobo”; • Nature vs. Nurture and how a bunch of baboons went bonobos;  • Primatologists Dr. Frans de Waal, Dr. Richard Wrangham, Dr. Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods on bonobos and Dr. Robert Sapolsky on baboons;  • Food-sharing and “sex work” among bonobos; • Tool use and communication among bonobos and common chimps; • The benefits and drawbacks of Zoos;  • The Lysistrata method vs. the Bonobo Way; • Yale's Puritan origins; • Sex toys, sex education and the Religious Right; • The true story of the rise & fall of Sex Week at Yale (SWAY), created by Yale students and destroyed by false accusations from well-financed Christofascist forces, including Focus on the Family, and an ex-Yale President's desire for a scapegoat for the unrelated-to-SWAY bad behavior of powerful Yale fraternities;  • Why anti-abortion laws amount to forced breeding;  • Why I'm against all wars of my lifetime, from America's War in Vietnam, that I protested pre-Yale, to our current war in Ukraine. Yes, Putin started it, just as Bush invaded Iraq, but we (and NATO) continue it, and now is time for peace negotiations;  • Why bonobos should be part of Peace Studies courses at Yale and other universities; • How our ammosexual society channels our natural sex drive into violence to the benefit of the weapons industry, the military, the prison system and the police; • “Make Kink Not War: Be Bonobo” and the Bonobo Way makes its way from our Bonoboville Reunion with Vice to DomCon 2022 to Yale;  • How to avoid catching COVID at all these reunions; • How New Haven humidity messes with my hair; • Why bonobos are highly endangered and how we can help save them from extinction (so they can help us save ourselves!): Donate to Lola ya Bonobo, Friends of Bonobos, the Bonobo Conservation Initiative. • #GoBonobos for Bulldogs… Boola Boola! • Music: Yale Harkness Tower Bells; The Whiffenpoofs (Yale, 1977); Dr. Oscar Hills (Yale, 1977) on Banjo; Bales-Gitlin Band (Ginny Bales and Jay Gitlin) - “Disco Inferno” & “Johnny B. Goode” Read more prose & see the photos: https://drsusanblock.com/yale-2022  Need to talk PRIVATELY? Experience #PhoneSexTherapy. Call the Therapists Without Borders of the Dr. Susan Block Institute anytime: 213.291.9497.

Warning: Explicit Conversations About Politics, Culture, & Sexuality Deal Makers and Dictators of the Global Marketplace: COME to Mar-A-Lardo for the Deal of the Millennium: Trump Nukes!  Yes indeed, our Conman from Queens, aka “FPOTUS,” has hawked Trump Steaks, Trump University, Trump Vodka (Putin's fave), Trump Wine (aka Trump Whining), Trump Airlines, Trump Casinos, the Trump Presiduncy (misspelling intended), all mega-failures and con-jobs.  And now here's the Trump thing to end all Trump things…and maybe all life on Earth: Trump Nukes! No, not Trump Nudes (Putin has those). We're talking (on this show) about the Top Secret Nuclear Documents uncovered in the Trump Raid, and whether or not—having pocketed $2 Billion in oil-soaked Saudi cash from his BFF, MBS (aka Mohammed Bone Saw) for his “private equity firm” —former First Son-in-Law Jared Kushner is the Mole. We also talk Religious Fascism and the attack on Salmon Rushdie, freedom of expression and JK Rowling. Mid-show, a random caller turns out to be a poster boy for irreligious, antifascist, male-male, purely recreational and very sustainable sex: “Justin” calls in looking for phone love as he enjoys self-love. Speaking of dicks, we also learn that Kate's nickname for the #PrinceofPegging is “Big Willie,” and we bid farewell to Jeffrey “Zoom Dick” Toobin (he should have called us for Phone Sex Therapy) now finally finishing--I mean leaving CNN.  I also share a bit of intriguing correspondence about bonobo female reproductive choice, alpha male reproduction, beta male recreational sex and the Bonobo Way of peace through shared non-reproductive pleasures with my favorite primatology couple, Dr. Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods, authors of Survival of the Friendliest (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-XrqSV9j5Q). Wow, talk about sustainable sex! And of course, Capt'n Max and I celebrate the Trump Raid—just the tonic for toxic Post-Trump Sex Disorder!—with a little orgasmic sustainable sex of our own. Yes, it's sustainable! The only Big Oil involved is a big jar of coconut oil. Read more prose and watch the uncensored shows: https://drsusanblock.com/fdr-trump-nukes Need to Talk? Call the Therapists Without Borders of the Dr. Susan Block Institute anytime: 213-291-9497. We're Here for YOU.

In this episode, social ecosystem designer, culture hacker, and facilitator Jean M. Russell joins us to talk about how a participatory and cooperative approach instead of a brutal approach enables us to envision and co-create a world of wellbeing and health. As the founder of the thrivability movement and expert on collective thriving, Jean speaks about THRIVABILITY. She believes this word is a gift. It inspires you to wonder what it looks like in your context and make it show up. What comes alive in you? We dive deep into hedonic habituation and how to avoid falling into it, how to emerge to more positive futures, about co-creation and how to break down the “who” the “how” and the “what”, what a positive environment should look like and how to design it, and how to get set on a more participatory path. “Something about thriving speaks to our inner sense of harmony, abundance, greatness, generativity, aliveness, vitality, well being, and right-placement. What would our lives and the sum of our society be like if we said they were thriving?” If you are interested in open-source software or a better social ecosystem design, this chapter is for you! Stay tuned! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/rhyslindmark JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PDAPkhNxrC Who is Jean M. Russell? Jean M Russell is a social ecosystem designer, culture hacker, and facilitator. She is the founder of the Thrivability movement and an expert in collective thriving speaking to and with change agents, innovators, builders, and edge-riders around the world. Her work on thrivability, innovation, philanthropy, and cultural shifts has been highlighted in the Economist, Harvard Business Review, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Worldchanging. Topics: Welcome Jean M. Russell to The Rhys Show!: (00:00:00) What is thrivability?: (00:01:41) How do you give a positive valance term for what animals should experience: (00:04:09) Happiness like short term dopamine versus delight and purpose: (00:05:53) Thrivability as an emergent thing we chat about with others and move towards emergent positive futures: (00:08:03) How should Roote as an org be more participatory about building the wisdom age instead of making it “everybody be wiser”: (00:11:19) Co-creation: an example to breakdown the who and the how: (00:14:26) How Jean views cooperation playing a role vs. competition playing a role: (00:16:07) Lord of the rings has a memetic view of reality. Is there another memetic version to show another view of reality?: (00:19:25) About anarchism & Peter Kropotkin: (00:22:37) Other ways to make a more cooperative lense of society: (00:23:44) Instead of pointing at the bad competition, double down on the good?: (00:26:05) What does a positive environment look like for animals?: (00:31:56) What does a positive environment look like for humans?: (00:34:44) Designing an environment for memes: instead of a brutal one a positive one?: (00:37:54) Breakdown “hands, head and heart” model & how the heart relates: (00:42:41) How to take a more participatory path & wrap-up: (00:47:57) Mentioned resources: “Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity” book by Brian Hare & Vanessa Woods: https://www.amzn.com/0399590668 “A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster” book by Rebecca Solnit Peter Kropotkin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Kropotkin “Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution” book by Peter Kropotkin: https://www.amzn.com/0875580246 “Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures” book by Merlin Sheldrake: https://www.amzn.com/0525510311 Connect with Jean M. Russell: Twitter: https://twitter.com/nurturegirl Twitter Thrivable Society: https://twitter.com/Thrivable Web: https://www.jeanmrussell.com/ Thrivable Society Project: https://www.thrivablesociety.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeanMRussell

Feeling stretched thin between a career and being a mother, she realized the importance of self care and making herself a priority. She created beauty and cosmetic products for men and women to help make self care easy and part of your every day routine. From her own personal experiences of building a business from scratch she decided to use the knowledge she gained to help others as a business Coach. We sit down with Vanessa Woods and discuss how she overcame those days she felt depleted, moving from Los Angeles to Dallas, and her expertise of creating a running a successful business. SOSS, Secrets of Silent Success is a series of sit down interviews with minority entrepreneurs detailing how they were able to generate success and build wealth. With Micah Autry and Jonathan Stanley of AUME Motion Arts, LLC

In this episode Lenny discusses how to improve the communication between you and your dog. To illustrate a couple of points he invokes the true story of Hans the Clever horse. The story highlights the idea of letting go of our egos and learning a truly common language with which to communicate with our best friends. Listen in and enjoy!Resources:Thomson, Sarah L., and Alexandra Horowitz. Inside of a Dog. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2016. McConnell, Patricia B. The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do around Dogs. Ballantine Books, 2003. Hare, Brian, and Vanessa Woods. The Genius of Dogs: Discovering the Unique Intelligence of Man's Best Friend. Oneworld, 2015. 

In this episode Martin talks to Morgan Phillips, author of the brilliant new book Great Adaptations - In the Shadow of a Climate Crisis (http://theglaciertrust.org/great-adaptations). Morgan is a real expert in environmental education and is currently Project Designer for Global Action Plan (https://www.globalactionplan.org.uk) and Co-Director of The Glacier Trust (http://theglaciertrust.org/). Martin and Morgan discuss Morgan's career in environmental education, his new book, and how schools can adapt to climate change. Other links mentioned in the podcast: Common Cause Foundation (https://commoncausefoundation.org/) Keep Britain Tidy (https://www.keepbritaintidy.org) National Association for Environmental Education (https://naee.org.uk) Transform Our World (https://www.transform-our-world.org/) Three Spheres Framework (https://cchange.no/about/the-three-spheres-of-transformation/) Humankind by Rutger Bregman (https://www.rutgerbregman.com/books) Survival of the Friendliest by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/550437/survival-of-the-friendliest-by-brian-hare-and-vanessa-woods/) How London Schools and Early Years Settings can Adapt to Climate Change (https://www.london.gov.uk/WHAT-WE-DO/environment/environment-publications/how-schools-and-early-years-settings-can-adapt-climate-change) Start your school's journey into sustainability: Outdoor Classroom Day (https://outdoorclassroomday.com/) Eco-Schools (https://www.eco-schools.org.uk/) London National Park City (https://www.nationalparkcity.london/get-more-involved/get-more-involved-1/schools-network) Great resources at Transform Our World (https://www.transform-our-world.org/) Find out more about London Sustainable Schools Forum (http://www.londonsustainableschools.org/) This podcast was produced by The Pod Farm. (https://www.thepodfarm.com/)

Warning: Explicit Conversations About Politics, Culture, & Sexuality Is your dog smarter than you?  Can bonobos show you how to share your love?  And what did Darwin really mean by “Survival of the Fittest”? That only the strong survive in the race to the top? Or does “fittest” really mean friendliest and, in a way, sexiest? If so, what does that say about the history and precarious future of humanity? In this fascinating, fun, science-rich Bedside Chat of the Coronapocalypse (#25), I interview Duke University Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology, Dr. Brian Hare, & award-winning journalist/research scientist, Vanessa Woods (married bonobo and dog experts whom I've known over ten years!) about their amazing new book “Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity.” Learn the natural, evolutionary secrets of our closest Great Ape cousins, the Make-Love-Not-War bonobos, and our four-legged best friends, our very own amazing dogs, that will help you be a friendlier, sexier, more peaceful and sustainable human being… AND help save the world from imminent Anthropocene dissolution! Also featuring Chico the Pomeranian Power Puppy, Congo the Retired Service Dog (Golden Lab Mix) and a lot of friendly bonobos in the wild, at Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary and in the San Diego Zoo. Read more on https://drsusanblock.com/survival-of-the-friendliest.  Save the bonobos! Donate to bonobos .org Need to talk? Call the Dr. Susan Block Institute anytime 24/7: 626.461.5950

This week's book reading episode features Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity by Dr. Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods. The excerpt is read by René Ruiz and is followed by a re-run of Dr. Hare's interview about his book on the Sausage of Science. Audio excerpted from SURVIVAL OF THE FRIENDLIEST: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods, read by René Ruiz. Copyright 2020 by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods. Production Copyright 2020, Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved. You can find "Survival of the Friendliest" at: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/55043…essa-woods/ Contact Dr. Hare at apeminds@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @bharedogguy Contact the Sausage of Science Podcast and Human Biology Association: Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/humanbiologyassociation Website: humbio.org/, Twitter: @HumBioAssoc Cara Ocobock, Website: sites.nd.edu/cara-ocobock/, Email: cocobock@nd.edu, Twitter:@CaraOcobock Chris Lynn, HBA Public Relations Committee Chair, Website: cdlynn.people.ua.edu/, Email: cdlynn@ua.edu, Twitter: @Chris_Ly Delaney Glass, Website: dglass.netlify.app/, Email: dglass1@uw.edu, Twitter: @GlassDelaney Alexandra Niclou, Email: aniclou@nd.edu, Twitter: @fiat_Luxandra

Dogs are man’s best friend, but what’s really going on inside of their heads? This hour, we talk with canine cognition researcher Brian Hare. Hare runs Duke University’s Canine Cognition Center, and is the co-author of the new book: Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity. Hare’s research says what makes our furry friends such great companions also gives them a unique cognitive edge: their social intelligence. We learn more about the evolutionary history of how dogs became so attuned to our emotions and interactions. What can we learn from the success of our canine companions? GUEST: Brian Hare - Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University and co-director of the Duke Canine Cognition Center. He is co-author, along with Vanessa Woods, of the new book Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dogs are man’s best friend, but what’s really going on inside of their heads? This hour, we talk with canine cognition researcher Brian Hare. Hare runs Duke University’s Canine Cognition Center, and is the co-author of the new book: Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity. Hare’s research says what makes our furry friends such great companions also gives them a unique cognitive edge: their social intelligence. We learn more about the evolutionary history of how dogs became so attuned to our emotions and interactions. What can we learn from the success of our canine companions? GUEST: Brian Hare - Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University and co-director of the Duke Canine Cognition Center. He is co-author, along with Vanessa Woods, of the new book Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to be Happy - Professor Brendan Kelly outlines the ways and means in his new book which he talked about today. Sheila Bailey recalled her time working with the late Duke of Edinburgh. Dr Vanessa Woods is using poetry to advance knowledge about the importance of nutrition in the food we eat. Jim Dreaper paid tribute to his friend Ger Dowd and an ELO hit single began our focus Birmingham's finest! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest today is Julian Abel, MD, the Director of Compassionate Communities UK. Julian was on the show a couple of years ago to discuss his innovative model for combating social isolation in the town of Frome in Somerset, UK.  The goal of his project was to improve health outcomes and quality of life, and a measurable difference was made, in both healthcare cost savings and reduced ER admissions. The work of Compassionate Communities has since spurred further initiatives and is now transforming perspectives on matters of healthcare and social wellbeing around the world.  On this podcast Julian and I talk about the power of compassion, and how reason, emotion, and inspiration can help build connection and reduce loneliness. Julian shares how Compassionate Communities is growing as a social movement and talks about what each of us can do to make the world a kinder place. He also reveals plans for Compassionate Communities USA, set to launch in the next few months with a free and inclusive conference. Here’s the outline of this interview with Julian Abel: [00:00:16] Previous podcasts with Julian: 1. Building Compassionate Communities to Improve Public Health, and 2. Maintaining Social Connection in the Era of COVID-19. [00:03:21] Compassion. [00:05:28] Oxytocin is present throughout the animal kingdom. [00:06:00] Film: My Octopus Teacher (available on Netflix). [00:06:55] Book: Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity, by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods. Podcast with Brian Hare: Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity. [00:07:07] Book: Humankind: A Hopeful History, by Rutger Bregman. [00:09:03] Julian's study: Abel, Julian, et al. "Reducing emergency hospital admissions: a population health complex intervention of an enhanced model of primary care and compassionate communities." British Journal of General Practice 68.676 (2018): e803-e810. [00:11:18] Julian’s Podcast: Survival of the Kindest.  [00:11:25] Julian’s interview with Holly Prince: Dancing in the Field of End of Life Care. [00:13:46] Compassionate Communities UK.  [00:15:50] Review on social relationships and mortality: Holt-Lunstad, Julianne, Timothy B. Smith, and J. Bradley Layton. "Social relationships and mortality risk: a meta-analytic review." PLoS medicine 7.7 (2010): e1000316. [00:17:16] Book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, by Yuval Noah Harari. [00:17:48] Book: Propaganda by Edward Bernays. [00:21:01] Julian's interview with Waleed Nesyif: It's Never Too Late for Compassion.  [00:22:28] Compassionate City Charter (and other tools). [00:23:41] How to get people to be more compassionate - reason, emotion, and inspiration. [00:23:52] James Maskell: podcast: The Community Cure: Transforming Health Outcomes Together, and book. [00:26:46] Steps an individual can take. [00:33:36] Podcasts: The Neurophysiology of Safety and How to Feel Safe. with Stephen Porges, PhD., and Oxytocin: More Than Just a “Love Hormone”, with Sue Carter, PhD. [00:33:57] The people you spend time with affect your health outcomes; Book: Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives, by Nicholas A. Christakis and James Fowler. [00:34:03] Article: Threats to causal inference in an increasingly connected world. [00:35:51] People who are fiercely independent or resistant. [00:39:57] Enhancing naturally-occurring networks. [00:42:10] Town planning. [00:44:23] Subsidiarity (skin in the game). [00:45:25] Compassionate Communities USA / Elevate Compassion (Coming Soon). [00:48:10] Julian's book: The Compassion Project: A case for hope and humankindness from the town that beat loneliness. [00:49:11] Resurgence & Ecologist Magazine article: Compassion is the best medicine, by Julian Abel and Lindsay Clarke. [00:49:15] Guardian Article: The town that’s found a potent cure for illness – community, by George Monbiot.

Drama, jealousy, and evolutionary biology come together in this story about a love triangle. Vanessa Woods was on a work trip to study bonobos when she landed a supporting role in a great ape soap opera. And although emotions ran high, bonobos taught Vanessa important lessons about life, love, and what it means to be a primate. Learn more about bonobos at bonobos.org Vanessa Woods is the co-author of Survival of the Friendliest and the author of Bonobo Handshake. Learn more at www.vanessawoods.net. The bonobo in the episode thumbnail is not a pet. It is one of the many orphans at a sanctuary in Congo whose mothers were shot for the bushmeat trade. The orphans were rescued from the illegal market, some of them from wildlife traffickers, others from people’s homes, and others on route for the illegal pet trade in Europe. Bonobos are primates and need to live in large social groups, not in isolation. Please help stop trafficking in bonobos. Visit www.bonobos.org. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Professional ballet dancer Vanessa Woods celebrates movement as the key to lifelong vitality. As the Owner & Founder of Vitality In Motion, LLC, Vanessa shares her passion for dance with aging adults as she teaches artistic edge, merging the cognitive, physical, and social benefits of dance into a unique fitness experience that brings joy to the soul.Originally from New Jersey, Vanessa started dancing as a young child and trained at the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase, Princeton Ballet, Miami City Ballet School, and STEPS on Broadway in New York City. She has performed with ballet companies around the country including Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, and Colorado Ballet. Vanessa moved to St. Louis in 2010 to dance with the Saint Louis Ballet performing soloist and principal roles for eight seasons. Vanessa was also on faculty with the Saint Louis Ballet School teaching ages 5 to 18 and has taught at numerous ballet schools across the country. Learn more about Vanessa.Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group ConstructionYouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition Joshua Crisp, Founder Solinity; Senior Living Consultation - Management - Development - Marketing

When you think of domestication, I bet you think of farm animals—you know cows and pigs and alpacas—or maybe house pets. You might think of corn or wheat or rice. You probably don’t think of us—humans, Homo sapiens. But, by the end of today’s conversation, I’m guessing you will. For this episode I talked with Dr. Brian Hare of Duke University. He’s a core member of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience there, as well a Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology. Along with Vanessa Woods, he’s the author of book published this summer titled Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding our Origins and Rediscovering our Common Humanity. We talked about Brian’s research with dogs, foxes, and bonobos and how it led him to a big idea at the center of this new book. The idea is that, much as we domesticated farm animals to make them tamer and easier to work with, we also seem to have domesticated ourselves at some point in our evolutionary past. This process is known as self-domestication—a selection for friendliness. But beyond making us gentler and smilier, the domestication process also had a bunch of unexpected impacts on our behaviors, bodies, and brains. Really unexpected, like the fact that we have globe-shaped heads. According to Brian and Vanessa’s account, self-domestication was in fact the force that allowed ancient humans to develop larger social networks and, in turn, more sophisticated technologies. So it may hold the answer to why we’re still around while other hominin species—like the Neanderthals—aren’t. As Brian says at one point in our conversation, the book is really offering an account of human nature. And, importantly, it’s a dual nature. Lurking behind our friendliness—co-existing and co-evolved with our newfound chumminess—is a darker side, a capacity for real cruelty. I consider the human self-domestication hypothesis to be one of the most fascinating ideas of that last decade. Right now it’s really at the center of a lot of conversations about human origins and about human and animal minds. Enjoy!   A transcript of this episode will be available soon.   Notes and links Note: Much of what we discuss is covered in Survival of the Friendliest, but additional readings and sources are also listed here. 6:42 – Read the paper inspired by Dr. Hare’s early observations about how his dog Oreo could understand human pointing gestures. 8:40 – In one study, Dr. Hare traveled to Siberia to study a population of domesticated foxes—and specifically to ask whether they would show a predilection for cooperative communication. The long-running fox-farm experiment is the subject of a book titled How to Tame a Fox (And Build a Dog). 10:50 – Around the same time as his research in Siberia, Dr. Hare also published work examining how bonobos exhibit more tolerance than chimpanzees. 15:15 – A recent article voicing skepticism about the fox-farm research and the so-called “domestication syndrome.” 17:30 – See Dr. Hare’s 2017 book, Bonobos: Unique in Mind, Brain, and Behavior, co-authored with Shinya Yamamato. 30:00 – A long-standing puzzle in paleoanthropology is why modern human behavior—as judged by advanced tool use, symbolism, etc.—lagged behind modern human anatomy by more than a hundred thousand years. The eventual emergence of modern behavior is sometimes described as the Upper Paleolithic Revolution. 40:00 – An article Dr. Hare published along with Robert L. Cieri, Steven Churchill, and other colleagues on the origins of “behavioral modernity.” 48:30 – Steven Pinker—among other scholars—has argued that violence has declined in human societies from prehistory until today. This idea has been both influential and controversial. 58:45 – Evidence from social psychology suggests that cross-group friendships might be especially powerful in changing attitudes. Here’s one paper on the power of inter-group contact.   Brian Hare’s end-of-show recommendations: Richard Wrangham, The Goodness Paradox David Livingston Smith, On Inhumanity David Stasavage, The Decline and Rise of Democracy See also: books by Joseph Henrich and Michael Tomasello   The best way to keep up with Dr. Hare’s work is on Twitter (@bharedogguy) website: http://brianhare.net/   Many Minds is a project of the Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute (DISI) (https://www.diverseintelligencessummer.com/), which is made possible by a generous grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation to UCLA. It is hosted by Kensy Cooperrider, with creative support from DISI Directors Erica Cartmill and Jacob Foster, and Associate Director Hilda Loury. Our artwork is by Ben Oldroyd (https://www.mayhilldesigns.co.uk/). Our transcripts are created by Sarah Dopierala (https://sarahdopierala.wordpress.com/). You can subscribe to Many Minds on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Play, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. Feel free to email us at: manymindspodcast@gmail.com. For updates about the show, follow us on Twitter: @ManyMindsPod.

Dogs are man’s best friend, but what’s really going on inside of their heads? This hour, we talk with canine cognition researcher Brian Hare. Hare runs Duke University’s Canine Cognition Center, and is the co-author of the new book: Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity. Hare’s research says what makes our furry friends such great companions also gives them a unique cognitive edge: their social intelligence. We learn more about the evolutionary history of how dogs became so attuned to our emotions and interactions. What can we learn from the success of our canine companions? GUEST: Brian Hare - Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University and co-director of the Duke Canine Cognition Center. He is co-author, along with Vanessa Woods, of the new book Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dogs are man’s best friend, but what’s really going on inside of their heads? This hour, we talk with canine cognition researcher Brian Hare. Hare runs Duke University’s Canine Cognition Center, and is the co-author of the new book: Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity. Hare’s research says what makes our furry friends such great companions also gives them a unique cognitive edge: their social intelligence. We learn more about the evolutionary history of how dogs became so attuned to our emotions and interactions. What can we learn from the success of our canine companions? GUEST: Brian Hare - Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University and co-director of the Duke Canine Cognition Center. He is co-author, along with Vanessa Woods, of the new book Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new book for primary school children that uses poetry to help simplify the science behind Irish farming and food for health and wellbeing, will be made available to every primary school and teacher training college in Ireland next week. The book which is called Irish Food from A- Z was written by Dr Vanessa Woods who spoke fondly about her childhood growing up on a farm in Athboy Co. Meath and how she hopes to educate children about the science behind sustainable farming and good nutrition through her book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mid-November is arguably a bit early to start putting up holiday decorations. But it’s not at all too soon to make thoughtful plans to safely connect with relatives, particularly those who are more isolated this year, and spread some joy. “Start having those conversations now,” Marjorie Moore, executive director of the nonprofit organization VOYCE, tells St. Louis on the Air. She and Vanessa Woods of Vitality Ballet talk through some ideas with host Sarah Fenske.

Dogs are man’s best friend, but what’s really going on inside of their heads? This hour, we talk with canine cognition researcher Brian Hare. Hare runs Duke University’s Canine Cognition Center, and is the co-author of the new book: Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity. Hare’s research says what makes our furry friends such great companions also gives them a unique cognitive edge: their social intelligence. We learn more about the evolutionary history of how dogs became so attuned to our emotions and interactions. What can we learn from the success of our canine companions? GUEST: Brian Hare - Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University and co-director of the Duke Canine Cognition Center. He is co-author, along with Vanessa Woods, of the new book Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dogs are man’s best friend, but what’s really going on inside of their heads? This hour, we talk with canine cognition researcher Brian Hare. Hare runs Duke University’s Canine Cognition Center, and is the co-author of the new book: Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity. Hare’s research says what makes our furry friends such great companions also gives them a unique cognitive edge: their social intelligence. We learn more about the evolutionary history of how dogs became so attuned to our emotions and interactions. What can we learn from the success of our canine companions? GUEST: Brian Hare - Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University and co-director of the Duke Canine Cognition Center. He is co-author, along with Vanessa Woods, of the new book Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out being nice is a better evolutionary strategy than being a jerk, according to Vanessa Woods, co-author with Brian Hare of the bestselling, The Genius of Dogs. She joins Danielle & Irshad Manji to discuss their latest book, Survival of the Friendliest (Spoiler: We can learn a lot from dogs.)   

Turns out being nice is a better evolutionary strategy than being a jerk, according to Vanessa Woods, co-author with Brian Hare of the bestselling, The Genius of Dogs. She joins Danielle & Irshad Manji to discuss their latest book, Survival of the Friendliest (Spoiler: We can learn a lot from dogs.)   

What dogs and bonobos tell us about what has made humans survive and why we’d better not lose it. It’s not how fierce we are. On the contrary. Support the show: https://www.aldacommunicationtraining.com/podcasts/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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It’s an old Hollywood trope: the hero with heart always wins. In fact, science says that sense of duty to others is the whole reason the human race exists at all. Brian Hare, a professor of evolutionary anthropology, psychology and neuroscience at Duke University, joins host Krys Boyd to talk about how sharing and caring led early humans to evolve past their rivals. His article “Survival of the Friendliest,” co-written with Vanessa Woods, appears in Scientific American.

DOGS!! Now that I have your attention - today's guest is Brian Hare. Brian is a Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology, Psychology, and Neuroscience at Duke University. He is also the co-author, alongside his wife Vanessa Woods, of the bestselling book "The Genius of Dogs". I read the book and loved it. I reached out to Brian because I wanted to learn more about this fascinating topic. Dogs and Homo Sapiens are a very unlikely pairing in evolutionary terms - both being top predators, tens of thousands of years ago, who would have been vying for the same prey. Yet, the wolves that were once our enemies have evolved into dogs that are members of our families. Brian says its survival of the friendliest, not the strongest, that has allowed dogs to evolve alongside us. From their start as wolves benefiting from our leftover food, they have gradually become the animals we love so much today. Dogs have evolved to read our facial expressions, movements, and body gestures. They can get a read on our emotional well being, and are better at this than almost any other animal. They really are "Man's best friend". My Take - Dogs are an amazing evolutionary "accident". We are lucky to have them beside us, and they, in return. reap the benefits of being the most loved animal in the world. Unlike wolves, their distant family member, who are extinct/on the verge of extinction almost everywhere they used to roam - dogs are ubiquitous everywhere, in every country, on every continent. They are truly remarkable in their story, abilities, and adaptability. Brian Hare Brian's Twitter Comments, requests, sponsorships or questions, please reach out - roybntz@gmail.com

Host Richard Sergay speaks with Pranab Das, professor of physics at Elon University and Principal Advisor to the Diverse Intelligences Initiative from Templeton World Charity Foundation. Richard and Professor Das discuss the definition of intelligence and look at some of the DI projects we’ll hear more about this season. Learn more about Pranab Das and the Diverse Intelligences Initiative Mentioned in this episode: Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods   Subscribe to​ ​Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts. Facebook,Twitter,​ and​ ​Instagram Keep up with the podcast series at storiesofimpact.org See the full Stories of Impact video series Comments, questions and suggestions info@storiesofimpact.org Supported by the​ Templeton World Charity Foundation

Dr Brian Hare is a scientist and the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Dogs. He received his PhD from Harvard University and is now a Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University. Brian founded the Hominoid Psychology Research Group while at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, and subsequently founded the Duke Canine Cognition Center. His publications on dog cognition are among the most heavily cited papers on dog behaviour and intelligence. In this podcast, Brian talks about his new book, Survival of the Friendliest, which masterfully applies research on the psychology of dogs, chimps and bonobos to our understanding of human benevolence and cruelty. He explains why identifying with a group can result in hostility to others, and why species that find a way to cooperate tend to dominate. He also offers innovative solutions for reducing divisiveness and increasing cooperative behaviour in our contemporary society.  Here’s the outline of this interview with Brian Hare: [00:00:16] Book: The Genius of Dogs: How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think, by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods. [00:00:48] Book: Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity, by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods. [00:01:16] Shared intentionality. [00:05:18] Dognition assessment; online course. [00:07:29] Duke Canine Cognition Center publications. [00:13:45] Chimps and bonobos. [00:18:33] Analysis comparing chimps and bonobos on lethal aggression: Wilson, Michael L., et al. "Lethal aggression in Pan is better explained by adaptive strategies than human impacts." Nature 513.7518 (2014): 414-417. [00:19:58] Friendliness pays huge dividends. [00:24:32] Sue Carter, PhD on oxytocin. [00:25:27] Sexual behavior of bonobo females helps form alliances; Article: Parish, Amy Randall. "Female relationships in bonobos (Pan paniscus)." Hu Nat 7.1 (1996): 61-96. [00:27:24] Book: The Goodness Paradox: The Strange Relationship Between Virtue and Violence in Human Evolution, by Richard Wrangham. [00:31:08] Jane Goodall; Documentary: Jane. [00:31:18] Claudine Andre; Documentary: Bonobos: Back to the Wild. [00:32:23] Louis Leakey funded Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birutė Galdikas (The Trimates) to study hominids. [00:38:41] Books: The Origin of Species and The Descent of Man, by Charles Darwin. [00:39:45] Michael Tomasello, PhD. [00:47:14] Group identity. [00:53:47] Paul Bloom, PhD. [00:59:06] Increasing friendliness; Contact hypothesis. [00:59:41] Policy recommendations and innovations to increase friendliness. [01:06:40] Book: The Decline and Rise of Democracy: A Global History from Antiquity to Today, by David Stasavage. [01:09:17] Brian on Twitter. [01:09:52] Getting a dog: refer to the Humane Society website. [01:10:51] Hypoallergenic dogs have the same amount of dander; Study: Nicholas, Charlotte E., et al. "Dog allergen levels in homes with hypoallergenic compared with nonhypoallergenic dogs." American journal of rhinology & allergy 25.4 (2011): 252-256. [01:11:50] American Kennel Club.

Does your cat get easily bored with its toys?  At first being very excited to play but then after a short while, not so much? In this episode, I’ll tell you about a research project a cat behavior scientist from England, conducted, to find out why cats are famous for getting quickly bored with their toys - even if you put them away in the closet overnight. Turns out there are four mechanisms at work when cats are hunting live animals that also apply to keeping interest in fake prey- their toys. I’ll explain the four to give you the guidelines you need to help your cats stay engaged in play. Next, when out walking your dog, are there times that it starts barking and pulling and lunging at other dogs? Looking aggressive and reacting all crazy? You wonder, what just happened and why is my dog acting this way? Dogs can become what is known as reactive to other dogs. What is this, how does it happen and what can you do to help your dog stay calm? Get the answers to these questions when I talk to dog trainer, Emily Stoddard, owner and founder of the Canine Sports Dog Training Company in Chicago, Illinois, who specializes in dog behavior issues. Plus, I’ll tell you a story about your dog’s intelligence, how they pay attention to you and the affect it has on how well they follow your commands. An added bonus, there is a built-in fun, experiment you can try at home with your dog. Additional Resources for the Show. Source for story about cats and toys: Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Cat, by John Bradshaw. Emily Stoddard’s website : Canine Dog Sports Training. Canine Dog Sports Training on Facebook. Source for the story about the dog experiment: The Genius of Dogs: How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods. Find the steps to follow for the down/stay command – sight experiment with your dog at www.raisingyourpaws.com.

Kristen Hawkes, PhD is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Utah, where she has taught in the Department of Anthropology for over four decades. She is also a collaborative scientist with the Yerkes National Primate Research Center and has authored over 120 scientific publications. She lectures internationally on our grandmothering life history and menopause as a uniquely human evolutionary advantage. On this podcast, Dr. Hawkes discusses the grandmother hypothesis and the environment that likely propelled human evolution. When savanna youngsters couldn’t yet manage to feed themselves, grandmothers were there to help forage,  supporting dependent grandchildren as their own fertility was ending. In the meantime, still-fertile females could invest less in each offspring and have more babies sooner. More robust older females could subsidize more descendants, favouring mutations that enhanced postmenopausal longevity. The research of Dr. Hawkes and her colleagues can help us better understand the critical role of intergenerational support, and how modern individualism has caused us to veer off track. Here’s the outline of this interview with Kristen Hawkes: [00:01:22] Becoming interested in grandmothering. [00:04:17] James O'Connell, Kim Hill, PhD, Eric L. Charnov. [00:16:00]  The economics of the grandmother role. [00:17:10] Chimpanzee babies learn to forage and feed themselves while nursing; Studies: Bădescu, Iulia, et al. "A novel fecal stable isotope approach to determine the timing of age‐related feeding transitions in wild infant chimpanzees." American journal of physical anthropology 162.2 (2017): 285-299; and Bray, Joel, et al. "The development of feeding behavior in wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii)." American journal of physical anthropology 165.1 (2018): 34-46. [00:20:01] Book: Life History Invariants: Some Explorations of Symmetry in Evolutionary Ecology (Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution), by Eric L. Charnov. [00:22:19] Mathematical biologist Peter Kim.  [00:26:33] Why humans are unique amongst primates: Slower development and earlier weaning. [00:31:49] Cognitive neuroscientist Barbara Finlay. [00:34:28] Anthropologist Sarah Hrdy; the cognitive ecology of human babies. [00:36:14] Nancy Howell, demographer for the Harvard Kalahari Project. [00:38:18] Life expectancy statistics based on an average; childhood and infant mortality historically skews results. [00:38:33] Demographic studies of foraging populations; Books: Ache Life History: The Ecology and Demography of a Foraging People (Foundations of Human Behavior) by A. Magdalena Hurtado and Kim Hill;  Demography of the Dobe !Kung (Evolutionary Foundations of Human Behavior), by Nancy Howell; Demography and Evolutionary Ecology of Hadza Hunter-Gatherers, by Nicholas Blurton Jones. [00:39:27] Life expectancy data, by country; Study:  Oeppen, Jim, and James W. Vaupel. "Broken limits to life expectancy." (2002): 1029-1031. [00:42:36] Estrogen and hormone replacement therapy. [00:44:35] Estrogen is converted from DHEA, DHEAS after menopause. [00:47:17] High testosterone is missing among the Ache of Paraguay; Study: Bribiescas, Richard G. "Testosterone levels among Aché hunter-gatherer men." Human Nature 7.2 (1996): 163-188. [00:48:36] Evaluating menopausal symptoms in different populations; Lynnette Leidy Sievert. [00:52:16] Having a grandmother vastly increases chances that a child will survive. [00:53:51] Female fertility begins to decline in late 20s. [00:54:11] Utah Population Database for Utah demographic information. [00:56:12] Book: Mothers and Others: The Evolutionary Origins of Mutual Understanding, by Sarah Blaffer Hrdy. [01:00:07] Cognitive skills: orangutans, chimpanzees and human children; Study: Herrmann, Esther, et al. "Humans have evolved specialized skills of social cognition: The cultural intelligence hypothesis." science 317.5843 (2007): 1360-1366. [01:02:34] The Infant Cognition Center at Yale;  Babies prefer individuals who help to one who hinders another; Study: Hamlin, J. Kiley, Karen Wynn, and Paul Bloom. "Social evaluation by preverbal infants." Nature 450.7169 (2007): 557-559. [01:03:51] We're all grownup babies; Book: The Scientist in the Crib: What Early Learning Tells Us About the Mind, by Alison Gopnik. [01:14:40] Books by Barbara Ehrenreich: Natural Causes, Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America,   and Bright-Sided: How Positive Thinking Is Undermining America. [01:18:50] Cooperation because of self-domestication; Book: The Goodness Paradox: The Strange Relationship Between Virtue and Violence in Human Evolution; Study: Hare, Brian, Victoria Wobber, and Richard Wrangham. "The self-domestication hypothesis: evolution of bonobo psychology is due to selection against aggression." Animal Behaviour 83.3 (2012): 573-585. [01:19:07] Books: Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity, by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods; Dognition assessment and analysis. [01:20:55] Bonobos exhibit delayed development of social behavior; Study: Wobber, Victoria, Richard Wrangham, and Brian Hare. "Bonobos exhibit delayed development of social behavior and cognition relative to chimpanzees." Current Biology 20.3 (2010): 226-230. [01:21:57] Bonobos prefer individuals who hinder over those that help; Study: Krupenye, Christopher, and Brian Hare. "Bonobos prefer individuals that hinder others over those that help." Current Biology 28.2 (2018): 280-286. [01:27:22] You can contact Kristen at the University of Utah, Department of Anthropology.

How Vanessa Woods used her background as a professional ballet dancer with St. Louis Ballet to create, Vitality Ballet, an artistic exercise program designed to share the benefits of ballet with the senior population.  SHOWNOTES this episode is supported by: Jai Dee Dancewear : a sustainable leotard company celebrating the beauty, value, and wisdom of women who dance. Enter the code FALLACCESS at checkout to receive $50 off your purchase from now until Dec. 2nd  *founded by Katherine Hartsell featured on episode 009 Come Back Stronger Course : an online course & community designed to help guide injured dancers through recovery so they can truly "come back stronger" mentally, emotionally, & physically. *created by Kirsten Kemp featured on episode 015   Come Back Stronger Course 

In this segment, we mark National Senior Citizens Day by talking with Vanessa Woods, who teaches ballet classes to seniors in assisted living facilities.

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BRIAN HARE is an associate professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University in North Carolina and founder of the Duke Canine Cognition Center. He is the co-author (with Vanessa Woods) of The Genius of Dogs: How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think. The Conversation: https://www.edge.org/conversation/brian_hare-absolute-brain-size-matters

Tom asks the listeners for more topics and throws into the Australian election. It turns out Tom is a 9/11 expert. Heron explores the military in an ideal world. They won't be taking callers going forwards. Tom wants to float a somewhat familiar name with Heron as the antithesis of the language monkey. Listeners if you like this idea, please make yourself heard. Tom tries to get Heron to explore nature and nurture. Tom offers two other components self-motivation and luck. Heron offers some exercises about how to think about something. Tom offers a dreamt solution to this problem too. Tom briefly delves into Noble Ape but returns to the Bonobo woman (Vanessa Woods). Tom throws out the comic book project and fan hate associated with Tom moving on. Tom asks how the listeners can pick up new listeners. Tom explores happiness through intellectual and genetic descendants. Tom moves the topic towards death and tomatoes. Will Heron and Tom rap in squish in the future? Maybe Ray K. too? Steve Jobs and iOS rounds out the topics for evening.

Tom asks the listeners for more topics and throws into the Australian election. It turns out Tom is a 9/11 expert. Heron explores the military in an ideal world. They won't be taking callers going forwards. Tom wants to float a somewhat familiar name with Heron as the antithesis of the language monkey. Listeners if you like this idea, please make yourself heard. Tom tries to get Heron to explore nature and nurture. Tom offers two other components self-motivation and luck. Heron offers some exercises about how to think about something. Tom offers a dreamt solution to this problem too. Tom briefly delves into Noble Ape but returns to the Bonobo woman (Vanessa Woods). Tom throws out the comic book project and fan hate associated with Tom moving on. Tom asks how the listeners can pick up new listeners. Tom explores happiness through intellectual and genetic descendants. Tom moves the topic towards death and tomatoes. Will Heron and Tom rap in squish in the future? Maybe Ray K. too? Steve Jobs and iOS rounds out the topics for evening.

Jon Patch welcomes Brian Hare, dog researcher, evolutionary anthropologist, and founder of the Duke Canine Cognition Center, who along with Vanessa Woods offers revolutionary new insights into dog intelligence and the interior lives of our smartest pets, in their book, The Genius of Dogs. In the past decade, we have learned more about how dogs think than in the last century. Breakthroughs in cognitive science, pioneered by Brian Hare have proven dogs have a kind of genius for getting along with people that is unique in the animal kingdom. Tune in! Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Genius of Dogs with Jon Patch

Bonobos have been described as the peace-loving apes. But, how is this related to a bonobo handshake? On this program, Vanessa Woods discussed the Bonobo Handshake.

Artists' Television Access celebrates the cultural fringe in Wonder Show, an alchemical maelstrom of sound and vision, including the annual ATA year-end party and an online donation gallery of limited edition compilations. The compilations, featuring work by some of our favorite artists to exhibit at ATA in 2006, are made especially for donors as a way of showing our appreciation for your support. The 2006 ATA DVD compilation includes films and videos by Tommy Becker, Sabrina Alonso, Goody-B. Wiseman, Skye Thorstenson, Wago Kreider, Carl Diehl, Tony Gault, Dynasty Handbag, Vanessa Woods, Bill Daniel, Oakie Treadwell and Nate Boyce, with a special bonus track by Matthew Silver. The 2006 CD compilation includes tracks by Guillermo Galindo, the Zag Men, Wobbly w/People Like Us, Head Boggle Domo in Aural_ize, Carl Diehl, Ettrick, and Sword & Sandals. The 2006 Wonder Envelope includes prints, drawings and more by Lisa Lozano, Michael Zheng, Sarah Wagner, Katherin McInnis, Neighborhood Public Radio and Dana Hemenway. Wonder Show: ATA's annual year-end party happens on Friday, December 8, 2006, 8pm to midnight at ATA, 992 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA. Wonder Show will feature a diabolic spectacle of moving image and sound with delicious elixirs and tasty treats. Come celebrate experimental art and cinema with us in the heart of San Francisco's oldest neighborhood and ATA's home for many years, the Mission District. Support ATA: http://www.atasite.org/fundraiser/2006/ Artists' Television Access is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), all-volunteer, artist-run organization. All donations help support ATA's operational and programming activities. Contributions to ATA are tax-deductible. (Flash Video Player by Jeroen Wijering.)