Christopher Ryan
Christopher Ryan is a TED speaker who has written 1 quality-verified book, paired here with their talks.
In the fascinating book Sex at Dawn, Christopher Ryan and co-author Cacilda Jethá, MD, explore how humans' prehistoric promiscuity (perhaps similar to the bonobos') may have influenced our current attitudes toward pair-bonding, monogamy and long-lasting passion. Their thesis draws on evidence from anthropology, archeology, primatology, anatomy and psychosexuality. As a psychologist, Ryan’s research focuses on trying to distinguish the human from the cultural. His book, he hopes, is "pointing toward a more optimistic future illuminated by our innate capacities for love, cooperation and generosity."
TED talks by Christopher Ryan
- Are we designed to be sexual omnivores? (2014)
- bonobos (2011)
Books by Christopher Ryan
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Frequently asked questions
What books has Christopher Ryan written?
Christopher Ryan has written 1 book in the Books Worth Reading catalogue: "Sex at Dawn". It is quality-verified and paired with their TED talk.
What does Christopher Ryan write about?
Christopher Ryan's books on Books Worth Reading cover Society & Culture.
What is Christopher Ryan known for?
Christopher Ryan's intellectual contributions challenge conventional wisdom about human nature by grounding contemporary social and psychological questions in our deep evolutionary past. As a psychologist, Ryan brings rigorous scientific methodology to topics that are often clouded by moral assumpti...
What is Christopher Ryan's TED talk?
Christopher Ryan's most-watched TED talk is "Are we designed to be sexual omnivores?" (2014). It is paired with their book on Books Worth Reading.