Why do human females live decades after they stop reproducing? 

We take a deep dive with Dr. Ehud Ur into the grandmother hypothesis, a theory that suggests postmenopausal women played a critical role in human survival. 

In a world where child mortality was high and resources were scarce, grandmothers weren’t just helpful, they were essential. 

They gathered food, shared knowledge, reduced maternal risk, and helped raise the next generation.

We also unpack:

This episode is part science, part story and a reminder that the wisdom of those who came before us might be one of our greatest evolutionary advantages.

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