Polly Wiessner
10 Podcast Episodes
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Firelit Stories: Creating Imaginary Communities with Polly Wiessner
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Firelit Stories: Creating Imaginary Communities with Polly Wiessner
Some 350 to 400,000 years ago when our ancestors gained control of fire, the day was extended to provide many hours for ... Read more
17 Jul 2023
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21mins
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Firelit Stories: Creating Imaginary Communities with Polly Wiessner
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Firelit Stories: Creating Imaginary Communities with Polly Wiessner
Some 350 to 400,000 years ago when our ancestors gained control of fire, the day was extended to provide many hours for ... Read more
17 Jul 2023
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21mins
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CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Firelit Stories: Creating Imaginary Communities with Polly Wiessner
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Firelit Stories: Creating Imaginary Communities with Polly Wiessner
Some 350 to 400,000 years ago when our ancestors gained control of fire, the day was extended to provide many hours for ... Read more
17 Jul 2023
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21mins
The Origins of Storytelling with Anthropologist Professor Polly Wiessner
The Origins of Storytelling with Anthropologist Professor Polly Wiessner
In this episode Paul is joined by Professor Polly Weissner, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Utah and Ariz... Read more
21 Jul 2020
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29mins
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CARTA: Imagination and Human Origins: Polly Wiessner - Imagining Society: The Art of Firelight Stories
CARTA: Imagination and Human Origins: Polly Wiessner - Imagining Society: The Art of Firelight Stories
This symposium explores the evolutionary origins of human imagination, its impact on the sciences and arts, the conseque... Read more
25 Jul 2018
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16mins
CARTA: Imagination and Human Origins: Polly Wiessner - Imagining Society: The Art of Firelight Stories
CARTA: Imagination and Human Origins: Polly Wiessner - Imagining Society: The Art of Firelight Stories
This symposium explores the evolutionary origins of human imagination, its impact on the sciences and arts, the conseque... Read more
25 Jul 2018
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16mins
CARTA: Imagination and Human Origins - Polly Wiessner Adrie and Alfons Kennis Alysson Muotri
CARTA: Imagination and Human Origins - Polly Wiessner Adrie and Alfons Kennis Alysson Muotri
This symposium explores the evolutionary origins of human imagination, its impact on the sciences and arts, the conseque... Read more
19 Jul 2018
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56mins
CARTA: Imagination and Human Origins - Polly Wiessner Adrie and Alfons Kennis Alysson Muotri
CARTA: Imagination and Human Origins - Polly Wiessner Adrie and Alfons Kennis Alysson Muotri
This symposium explores the evolutionary origins of human imagination, its impact on the sciences and arts, the conseque... Read more
19 Jul 2018
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56mins
CARTA: Male Aggression and Violence in Human Evolution – Polly Wiessner: Violence: What’s Culture Got to Do with It?
CARTA: Male Aggression and Violence in Human Evolution – Polly Wiessner: Violence: What’s Culture Got to Do with It?
All humans have the capacity for aggression and reconciliation. However, it is cultural institutions that harness aggre... Read more
10 Nov 2015
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19mins
CARTA: Male Aggression and Violence in Human Evolution – Polly Wiessner: Violence: What’s Culture Got to Do with It?
CARTA: Male Aggression and Violence in Human Evolution – Polly Wiessner: Violence: What’s Culture Got to Do with It?
All humans have the capacity for aggression and reconciliation. However, it is cultural institutions that harness aggre... Read more
10 Nov 2015
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19mins
