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Being Human

The crowd engaged in an experiment at Being Human.
Peter Baumann in conversation with Tania Lombrozo.
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Being Human mixes short talks from great minds with fun hands-on experiments, drinks, conversation, and storytelling. Join us to investigate different aspects of our evolution, our behavior, and the human experience.

Being Human: Born and Evolved to Run

08.15.16 Guest Post, Being Human

Running. Some people love it, getting in the zone and enjoying that “runner’s high”. Some people tolerate it as a necessary way to stay fit. Others, and I admit I’m in this camp, can’t see the appeal, unless they’re being chased by some terrifying beast or a swarm of bees….