Exercising Your Explorer Muscle. Exploring vs. Exploiting. Exploration in our DNA

Happy 4th of July, 2025! Celebrate your independence by exploring outside!In 3 WanderLearn episodes, Alex Hutchinson and I discuss his new book, The Explorer's Gene. This is the 3rd of 3 episodes.The Explorer's Gene examines human exploration broadly, going beyond traditional expeditions to investigate why humans explore everything from new foods to music.Watch my First Video Interview with Alex Video #2: Does Tech Impact on Our Desire to Explore? Is Exploration Required for Fulfillment?Video #3: Exercising Your Explorer Muscle. Exploring vs. Exploiting. Exploration in our DNA. Timeline for Episode 30:00 Tips02:00 Endurance & Exploring05:30 Exploiting vs. Exploring07:00 Exploring in our DNA09:00 Many ways to exploreAbout the book, The Explorer's GeneThe Explorer's Gene is made of 3 parts:1) Why do we explore2) How do we explore3) What does exploring meanWritten 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 with scientific rigor, appealing to readers interested in human behavior, science writing, and personal growth.FeedbackLeave anonymous audio feedback at SpeakPipeConnectSend me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTaponYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at https://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedInPinterestTumblr Sponsors1. My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron for as little as $2/month at https://Patreon.com/FTapon2. For the best travel credit card, get one of the Chase Sapphire cards and get 75-100k bonus miles!3. Get $5 when you sign up for Roamless, my favorite global eSIM! Use code LR32K4. Get 25% off when you sign up for Trusted Housesitters, a site that helps you find sitters or homes to sit in.5. Start your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!6. In the United States, I recommend trading cryptocurrency with Kraken. 7. Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!8. For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear.  Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe