John Tooby

John Tooby is a renowned American anthropologist and psychologist who, along with Leda Cosmides, pioneered the field of evolutionary psychology. He studies how the human mind has developed over time through evolution, focusing on how our mental processes—like thinking, social behavior, and decision-making—are shaped by our ancestors' survival needs. His work emphasizes that many aspects of human behavior are biological adaptations, helping us understand why we behave the way we do. Through his research, Tooby seeks to explain the connection between our evolutionary past and contemporary psychological traits.