Living Fossils
The Living Fossils, Unorthodox Psychotherapist, Josh Zlatkus, Rob Kurzban, Shani RobinsThe human mind evolved in a world that no longer exists. Living Fossils looks at what happens when brains designed for the past meet the present, especially in the contexts of therapy/mental health, social life, economics, and politics.
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Contramise
A few months ago, Josh published his Contra CBT series: Parts I, II, and III. After reading it, Unorthodox reached out and asked if he could write a response, which became its own three-part series: I, II, and III. Once the dust had settled...
Honking Taxes
And now for something completely different.
Here at Living Fossils, we try to be positive. So, it is with some reluctance that I begin this little piece with some negativity.
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My Thoughts on Rob’s Book
Last week, Rob announced that his book—All the Feels: The Evolved Function of Every Human Emotion and Sensation—is live. You can get a copy here.
For those who aren’t yet convinced they need one, I’d like to weigh in with a few thoughts. B...
All the Feels Is Now Available
Hi all.
My book, All the Feels: The Evolved Function of Every Human Emotion and Sensation, is now available on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle.
If you have enjoyed reading The Living Fossils over the last three years, I think that you...
Signal Inflation (!)
When people hear the word “inflation,” they mostly think about the economy. But money is not the only thing that inflates. Take Uber ratings. In theory, a five-star system should describe a spectrum of quality: one star means terrible, five...
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Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
The Living Fossils team consists of three people with expertise in psychology, evolution, and therapeutic practice. They believe that it is important to take science, but not themselves, very seriously.
Psychotherapist writing on psychology, psychiatry, and psychotherapy—exploring the conditio humana through science, and clinical experience.
Mental health counselor & Living Fossil who splits his time between providing therapy and writing about how to better provide therapy. Has been practicing for 8+ years. Other interests include literature, sports, and being outside.
Evolutionary psychologist. PhD in Psychology UCSB, MPA from Fels Institute of Government. Author of All the Feels, The Hidden Agenda of Political Mind (with Jason Weeden), and Why Everyone (Else) is a Hypocrite. Mostly retired.
Shani Robins, Ph.D. pioneered the field of Wisdom Therapy in 1998, is president of the Wisdom Therapy Institute (wisdomtherapy.com), a California Board Licensed Psychologist, a Stanford University instructor, and a corporate consultant.
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