Episode 216: Burning Energy + Evolution History, Herman Pontzer

Shane talks with Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University, Herman Pontzer. They dive deep into how ancient humans, primates and non-primates burn energy and what we can learn from it. What is Persistence Hunting, and when did humans split from chimps?

Charity Of The Week: The National Center For Science Education www.NCSE.org 

Outro Music: “Crucial Conversation” by Chrash