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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 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.

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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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    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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