Prof. Fuentes is an anthropologist whose research focuses on the biosocial, delving into the entanglement of biological systems with the social and cultural lives of humans, our ancestors, and a few of the other animals with whom humanity shares close relations.
From chasing monkeys in jungles and cities, to exploring the lives of our evolutionary ancestors, to examining human health, behaviour, and diversity across the globe, Professor Fuentes is interested in both the big questions and the small details of what makes humans and our close relations tick.
I had the pleasure of speaking with him about his book, Race, Monogamy, and Other Lies They Told You: Busting Myths about Human Nature (second edition)
Some of the topics we discussed includes:
The Book and Audiobook: Race, Monogamy, and Other Lies They Told You: Busting Myths about Human Nature (second edition) is out now.
You can also find out more about Agustin on his website https://afuentes.com
or follow him on Twitter @Anthrofuentes
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