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Modern Bodies
by Felicia Tsam
Humans are ancient creatures living in a very new world.Modern Bodies is a podcast about how humans became human — and how our past continues to shape the bodies and minds we live in today.Through food, stories, and rituals, we explore the long human journey: how we learned to eat, gather, build, move, bond, believe, and create meaning together. From fire and tools to myth and culture, each episode examines the everyday forces that quietly shaped who we are — and why sometimes modern life often feels so different from what our bodies evolved for.Modern Bodies is for curious minds — for people who enjoy thoughtful stories and want to understand humanity not as a problem to solve, but as a story still unfolding.
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Are Humans Built for Modern Life?
Are humans actually built for modern life? Felicia and Ehud Ur explore how cities, technology, social media, AI, and ultra-processed food are reshaping human biology and behavior faster than evolution can keep up. From ancient civilizations like Akrotiri and Çatalhöyük to smartphones and digital overload, this episode examines the growing mismatch between ancient human systems and modern environments. Topics include evolutionary mismatch, sedentary lifestyles, AI and cognition, modern eating habits, social media, attention, and the hidden biological costs of convenience. Follow Dr. Ur on Substack at The Great Feast or subscribe at DrEhudUr.com
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Humans are ancient creatures living in a very new world.Modern Bodies is a podcast about how humans became human — and how our past continues to shape the bodies and minds we live in today.Through food, stories, and rituals, we explore the long human journey: how we learned to eat, gather, build, move, bond, believe, and create meaning together. From fire and tools to myth and culture, each episode examines the everyday forces that quietly shaped who we are — and why sometimes modern life often feels so different from what our bodies evolved for.Modern Bodies is for curious minds — for people who enjoy thoughtful stories and want to understand humanity not as a problem to solve, but as a story still unfolding.
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Felicia Tsam
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