Expert Palaeontologist: Direwolf De-Extinction, Dinosaur Myths, Brains and Sex! Dr David Hone

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Get A Full Breakdown Of Your Own Conscious Inner Experience (100% Free): https://www.skool.com/the-giants-shoulder-6526/about Dr. David Hone is a paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and author of How Fast Did T. rex Run?, a myth-busting investigation into the surprising behavior, intelligence, and complexity of dinosaurs. Forget the lumbering monsters of Jurassic Park — dinosaurs were social, strategic, and sometimes even spectacularly weird. From display structures and pack hunting to nesting behaviour and brain evolution, Dr. Hone’s work reveals the dynamic lives these creatures once lived. Expect to learn why T. rex might not have been the top predator we imagine, how dinosaurs used feathers and horns to flirt rather than fight, whether some species cared for their young, what fossils can really tell us about intelligence, what Netflix’s Life on Our Planet got wrong and why de-extinction efforts like those by Colossal Biosciences may be based on misleading science — plus much more. ... 02:23 The Journey into Paleontology 03:39 A Day in the Life of a Reader in Zoology 05:20 Motivations Behind Writing on Dinosaur Behavior 06:06 Understanding Dinosaur Behavior: Methods and Evidence 10:05 The Public Perception vs. Scientific Reality 11:27 Group Behaviour in Dinosaurs: Myths and Facts 12:38 Reliability of Current Knowledge on Dinosaur Behavior 20:13 Learning from Modern Animals 26:37 Lifespan and Mortality of Dinosaurs 36:08 Common Misconceptions About Dinosaurs 38:32 The Evolution of Dinosaur Representation in Media 41:16 Groundbreaking Discoveries in Paleontology 45:15 The Role of AI in Paleontological Research 58:43 The Quest for Dinosaur DNA and Soft Tissue 01:08:04 Taxonomy and the Ethics of De-Extinction 01:13:36 Defining Species and Genetic Manipulation 01:16:12 The Ethics of De-extinction 01:18:58 The Tasmanian Tiger: A Case for De-extinction? 01:21:06 The Role of Venture Capital in Genetic Projects 01:23:43 Media Representation of Scientific Advances 01:25:30 Dinosaur Recreation in Media: Accuracy vs. Entertainment 01:37:37 Understanding Animal Behaviour and Rituals 01:45:07 The Future of Paleontology and Technological Advances 01:53:07 The Value of Paleontology in Society and Science Follow My Neuroscience Podcast - The Giants Shoulder Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5m3Gta5MtIYdk59pb2GJ7M?si=b33232eae67b4126 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/brief-enquiry-to-the-brain/id1752486249 Neuroscience Products I Swear By (Supports the Channel) Manta Sleep Mask: Get the Comfiest Sleep Mask on the Planet (Use Code GIANTSMANTA10 https://bit.ly/4ilzfBL ) [Brain.FM](http://brain.fm/): Music Entrainment for Focused Deep Work (30 Day Free Trial: https://www.brain.fm/giantsshoulder) [Consensus.AI](http://consensus.ai/): AI Powered Research (Use Code THEGIANTSSHOULDER for 1 Year Free Premium Sub)