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Is There An Explorer's Gene? Alex Hutchinson Responds

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In 3 WanderLearn episodes, Alex Hutchinson and I discuss his new book, The Explorer's Gene.


The Explorer's Gene examines human exploration broadly, going beyond traditional expeditions to investigate why humans explore everything from new foods to music.


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#2: Does Tech Impact on Our Desire to Explore? Is Exploration Required for Fulfillment?
#3: Exercising Your Explorer Muscle. Exploring vs. Exploiting. Exploration in our DNA
Timeline for episode 3

0:00 Tips
02:00 Endurance & Exploring
05:30 Exploiting vs. Exploring
07:00 Exploring in our DNA
09:00 Many ways to explore


About the book, The Explorer's Gene

The Explorer's Gene is made of 3 parts:
1) Why do we explore
2) How we explore
3) What does exploring mean

Written in an engaging style that combines narrative stories with scientific research, it's comparable to Malcolm Gladwell's work but with stronger research foundations.

It has a comprehensive scope and accessibility. It investigates human and animal exploratory behavior.

The book connects external exploration to internal growth, offering insights into decision-making and personal development.

It blends entertainment and scientific rigor, appealing to readers interested in human behavior, science writing, and self-discovery.


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