TED Talk Tuesday #180 – The surprising science of alpha males

Watching TED Talks is a popular pastime at CN&CO. We visit TED.com regularly to clear our heads, have a laugh or get inspired. TED Talks open our minds, spark new ways of thinking and can lead to some very interesting conversations. Each week we pick a favourite and publish it on a Tuesday, because we like how “TED Talk Tuesday” sounds. It’s also a way that the CN&CO team play their part on spreading ideas and helping to make the world a better place. This week’s talk is posted by Penny Hickinbotham. Here’s why she chose it:

I found this talk fascinating as it deals with the primal aspects of nature – both in humans and in primates. It’s interesting to see how closely our behaviour mimics that of our closest DNA relatives. Have a look at the video and see what you think…