Episode 25: The Sociological and Ecological Fitness conferred by the Holiday Spirit

Welcome to the 25th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Enku and Anjel discuss the holiday spirit and the fitness conferred by reciprocity and generosity in sociological and ecological contexts. We also talk a bit about the Mari Lwyd.

Before we get to the main topic, we talk about new additions and updates to our Patreon page.

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Show Notes

Science Witch Podcast Redbubble

Science Witch Podcast on Etsy

Welsh Songs for the Mari Lwyd

Horse Skull Mask

Durkheim theory

Are People Naturally Inclined to Cooperate or Be Selfish?

Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard

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About the Science Witch Podcast

The Science Witch Podcast is a podcast by two witches who love science. Each episode will explore the many ways in which witchcraft and science interface, intersect and affirm one another.

It is important that we acknowledge the fact that Oregon is located in the traditional homelands of a great many indigenous nations who have made their homes here since long before colonization and ongoing genocide by white settlers. Portland is located in the traditional homelands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Watlala Bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many others who made their homes along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. It is our intention in recognizing these communities to honor their lives, their legacies, their elders, their descendants, and the vibrancy and importance of their ongoing work—and to stand in solidarity with them at every opportunity.