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The purpose of The Living Fossils is to communicate how the application of evolutionary ideas can help explain the sources of psychological suffering and well-being, in the service of improving our understanding of mental health.

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  • The Living Fossils

    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.

  • Michael Strong

    Founder of The Socratic Experience, a virtual school grades K-12, author of The Habit of Thought and Be the Solution, thirty years creating innovative schools.

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    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.

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    Professional (aspiring) Idea Guy

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    Living Fossil. PhD in Psychology from University of California Santa Barbara, Masters of Public Administration from the Fels Institute of Government. Author Why Everyone (Else) is a Hypocrite and The Hidden Agenda of Political Mind. Dog-fosterer.

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