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InShanely CuriousApocalypse Road Show With Athena AktipisAthena Aktipis is a cooperation theorist in the social psychology department of ASU.Her book “A Field Guide to the Apocalypse: A Mostly Serious Guide to Surviving Our Wild Times” is a whole lot of fun packed into a pragmatic and optimistic examination of preparedness.Check out Athena's books and podcasts here https://www.athenaaktipis.org/ I’m taking part in a few live variety shows she is putting together combining science, comedy, music and surprises.Here is one at San...2025-04-081h 20
Everyday Better with Leah SmartWhy Cooperation Is Key to Humanity’s Survival With Psychologist Athena AktipisAthena Aktipis is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University and co-Director of The Human Generosity Project. She studies how people work together, especially during crises, through the lenses of evolutionary biology and psychology. Her latest book, “A Field Guide to the Apocalypse: A Mostly Serious Guide to Surviving Our Wild Times”, digs into the history and science of cooperation.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Athena joins Leah to discuss the history of human survival during times of crisis. Drawing from her research with the Maasai tribe, Athena explains why cooperation is key to surviv...2024-12-1042 min
CohesionThe Role of Cooperation in Surviving Apocalyptic Times with Athena Aktipis, Author & ProfessorThis episode features an interview with Athena Aktipis, author of A Field Guide to the Apocalypse: A Mostly Serious Guide to Surviving Our Wild Times. She is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University, director of the Cooperation and Conflict Lab and co-director of the Human Generosity Project, the first large-scale collaborative project to investigate the interrelationship between biological and cultural influences on human generosity. Athena also created and co-hosts the Zombified Podcast.
In this episode, Shawn sits down with Athena to discuss the dynamics of need-based transfers in societies, the...2024-10-1551 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasAthena Aktipis: A Field Guide to the ApocalypseHas climate chaos, the cost-of-living crisis and the threat of AI overlords got you feeling like the end is nigh? Don’t stress. As psychologist and evolutionary biologist Athena Aktipis points out, humankind is hardwired to survive big existential crises. In this engaging talk, Athena—armed with her trusty ukulele—and UNSW’s Rob Brooks journey through history, psychology, and shared humanity to uncover the tools that will help us survive—and thrive—amidst the chaos. Tune in to the podcast and you can expect to learn about the psychology of stress, tips for prepping (hint: duct tape is essen...2024-10-031h 07
Science QuicklyThe Apocalypse Is Going to Be a Lot Friendlier Than You ThinkPsychologist and cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis shares advice from her new book, A Field Guide to the Apocalypse, on how to survive and thrive in doomsday scenarios from catastrophic natural disasters to zombie outbreaks. Related Reading:– Could the Zombie Fungus in TV’s The Last of Us Really Infect People?– The Evolutionary Reasons We Are Drawn to HorrorEmail us at sciencequickly@sciam.com if you have any questions, comments or ideas for stories we should cover!Discover something new everyday: subscribe to Scientific American and sign up for our dai...2024-05-2218 minScience QuicklyThe Apocalypse Is Going to Be a Lot Friendlier Than You ThinkPsychologist and cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis shares advice from her new book, A Field Guide to the Apocalypse, on how to survive and thrive in doomsday scenarios from catastrophic natural disasters to zombie outbreaks. Related Reading:– Could the Zombie Fungus in TV’s The Last of Us Really Infect People?– The Evolutionary Reasons We Are Drawn to HorrorEmail us at sciencequickly@sciam.com if you have any questions, comments or ideas for stories we should cover!Discover something new everyday: subscribe to Scientific American and sign up for our dai...2024-05-2218 minScientific American Podcast: Science TalkThe Apocalypse Is Going to Be a Lot Friendlier Than You ThinkPsychologist and cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis shares advice from her new book, A Field Guide to the Apocalypse, on how to survive and thrive in doomsday scenarios from catastrophic natural disasters to zombie outbreaks. Related Reading:– Could the Zombie Fungus in TV’s The Last of Us Really Infect People?– The Evolutionary Reasons We Are Drawn to HorrorEmail us at sciencequickly@sciam.com if you have any questions, comments or ideas for stories we should cover!Discover something new everyday: subscribe to Scientific American and sign up for our dai...2024-05-2218 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 219: Who is on your zombie apocalypse team? Professor Athena Aktipis on joy in vulnerability, zombie teams & surviving wild timesArizona State University professor in psychology Athena Atkipis joins me as her new book 'A Field Guide to the Apocalypse' hits the bookshelves.Athena's smart and fun zombie apocalypse approach to encouraging and supporting us in facing our fears during wild times carves out her beautiful niche in the field of psychology.We discuss why we've always felt like we're on the brink as a species, and, whether the worst happens, or a pipe simply bursts and floods your house, preparing for greater resilience in wild times can be fun, exciting, and a great route to happiness and optimal...2024-04-101h 14
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Title: A Field Guide to the Apocalypse
Author: Athena Aktipis
Narrator: Athena Aktipis
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
Release date: 04-09-24
Ratings: 3.5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Publisher's Summary:
Is this finally it? The end times? Because from COVID-19 to climate catastrophe to the looming AI revolution—not to mention the ever-growing background hum of rage, fear, and anxiety—it’s starting to feel like the party we call civilization is just about over. The good news? It’s always felt that way.2024-04-096h 58
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Title: A Field Guide to the Apocalypse: A Mostly Serious Guide to Surviving Our Wild Times
Author: Athena Aktipis
Narrator: Athena Aktipis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 58 minutes
Release date: April 9, 2024
Genres: Animals & Nature
Publisher's Summary:
A common sense field guide to understanding, surviving, and thriving in our time of complex chaos and crises. Is this finally it? The end times?Because from COVID-19 to climate catastrophe to the looming AI revolution—not to mention the ever-growing background hum of rage, fear, and anxiety—it’s starting to feel like the pa...2024-04-096h 58