Is There An Explorer's Gene? Alex Hutchinson Responds

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.Watch my Video Interview with Alex #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 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 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 and scientific rigor, appealing to readers interested in human behavior, science writing, and self-discovery.FeedbackLeave anonymous audio feedback at SpeakPipeMore infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksGet 25% off when you sign up to Trusted Housesitters, a site that helps you find sitters or homes to sit in.Start your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken. Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear. Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe