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Evolutionary awareness.

Gregory Gorelik1, Todd K Shackelford2

  • 1Department of Psychology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton FL, USA.

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This study introduces evolutionary awareness, a metacognitive framework using naturalistic and evolutionary perspectives to understand human thought and emotion. It explores applications in ethics, behavior, and creating a better future for all beings and the environment.

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Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Ethics

Background:

  • Human thought and emotion are shaped by evolutionary processes.
  • Moral foundations are key to understanding human behavior.
  • Existing ethical frameworks may benefit from an evolutionary perspective.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce and define "evolutionary awareness" as a metacognitive framework.
  • Examine the evolutionary basis of moral foundations.
  • Explore applications of an evolutionarily-informed ethical framework across various human domains.

Main Methods:

  • Naturalistic examination of human cognition and emotion.
  • Evolutionary analysis of moral foundations.
  • Conceptual framework development.

Main Results:

  • Proposed "evolutionary awareness" as a novel metacognitive lens.
  • Detailed the evolution and function of moral foundations.
  • Identified applications in sexual maturation, mate attraction, competition, culture, and academic disciplines.

Conclusions:

  • Evolutionary awareness offers a naturalistic perspective on human thought and emotion.
  • This framework can inform ethical considerations in diverse behavioral domains.
  • Applying evolutionary awareness can guide the creation of better "intergenerational extended phenotypes" for a sustainable future.