Why people recommend it
Unfit for Purpose by Adam Hart is an engaging non-fiction book that explores how human evolutionary heritage frequently collides and misaligns with the realities of modern society. The thought-provoking work received glowing praise and enthusiastic recommendations from host Chris Williamson on the Modern Wisdom podcast in July 2020. Williamson expressed deep appreciation for the volume during his conversation with the author, sharing how much he genuinely enjoyed reading through the pages alongside works by other prominent thinkers. As the episode concluded, the host made sure to direct his audience's attention toward the book, ensuring that a direct link was provided in the show notes for listeners wanting to explore the evolutionary concepts further. Weeks later, in another episode featuring guest Andrew Scott, Williamson referenced Hart and his book once more to illustrate how evolutionary mismatches underpin many of our contemporary societal challenges and aging populations. Through these frequent mentions, the host emphasized the critical importance of understanding our biological roots in order to navigate modern life successfully, solidifying the book's reputation as a vital read for anyone interested in human behavior, evolution, and modern psychology.
Who recommended it
- Chris Williamson Recommended
Chris Williamson — 3 mentions
“dr adam hart who wrote unfit for purpose which is an assessment of our evolutionary heritage and how it's misaligned with modern society saying all the same things”
“this is why I've been loving reading your book and some of Robert Wright's work and Rob Henderson”
“I'm unfit for purpose when human evolution collides with the modern world will be linked in the show notes below”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
“yeah exactly that's what the book is is fundamentally about basically we're an evolved animal”
“and you know I talked about social media in the book but the way that we have we have evolved an amazing capacity for social behavior”
“and actually you know like I talked about in the book it's first for some people social media isn't a problem at all”
“I talk about the hijack hypothesis in the booking when it when it comes to two substances and drugs”