Dr. Marc J. Defant
Professor of Geology & Geochemistry | Author & Evolutionary Psychology Advocate
Dr. Marc J. Defant is a professor of geology and geochemistry at the University of South Florida. On Space Tomatoes S2-EP12 he brought a data-driven perspective to the evolutionary psychology vs. social constructionism debate. He explores how instincts, testosterone, gender roles, and evolutionary pressures still influence modern society, relationships, parenting, education, and campus culture — with clear, evidence-based insights on masculinity/femininity, male parental investment, and why recognizing our biological heritage can actually support equality and understanding. Science-first, respectful, and eye-opening.
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March 20, 2026
Marc J Defant - Evolutionary Psychology vs. Social Constructionism S2-EP12
Join Havok and LX on the Space Tomatoes Podcast for a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Marc J. Defant, professor of geology and geochemistry at the University of South Florida. A scientist whose career began with volcanoes, Dr. Defant brings a data-driven perspective to one of today’s most intriguing debates: evolutionary psychology versus social constructionism. What shapes who we are, biology rooted in hundreds of thousands of years of hunter-gatherer life, or a blank-slate mind shaped only by...
Guest: Dr. Marc J. Defant