Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago

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Humans are wired to explore. So why are we less adventurous than ever — and what are we losing because of it?



Alex Hutchinson, author of "The Explorer’s Gene" — available on Amazon: geni.us/XYg2iRP



Further Listening: Looking for more episodes about adventure? Check out our conversations with Colin O’Brady (open.spotify.com/episode/1fH2niGAykCCZ3IAjNfQ7t?si=5620646ee03e4c37) and David Grann (open.spotify.com/episode/7moAb8hy0vzGhfCsUGtQFo?si=94960c82f52049e1)