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@brunelcce.bsky.social was well-represented at #ehbea2026. @replicatedtypo.bsky.social presented on ‘The cultural evolution of problem-solving’ and @abbeyepage.bsky.social on ‘When the village predicts the next baby: post-natal social support and fertility intentions in the UK’ (sadly no pic)
Here’s Matt presenting that #ehbea2026 poster on ‘Sentiments, respect and the evolution of norm psychology’ (and the conference dinner location truly was gorgeous!)
@brunelcce.bsky.social
Last day of conference!
We had a wonderful day with amazing talks from @nicolewalasek.bsky.social and @nakedprimate.bsky.social !
We also had our Annual General Meeting, with a big round of applause for the Organising Committee and last words from @rebeccasear.bsky.social as president.
#ehbea2026
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Thank you to @rebeccasear.bsky.social for being an excellent President of @ehbea.bsky.social and for leading the EHBEA committee! The incoming President is @alexalvergne.bsky.social, who will also do an excellent job in this role.
#ehbea2026
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Closing slide with a quote from Douglas Adams "...I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be....
Awesome plenary from @nakedprimate.bsky.social at #ehbea2026, about gestures and storytelling, which started with a dawn drive in Chad and ended with a Douglas Adams quote perfectly encapsulating the process of science
It was really nice to attend the @ehbea.bsky.social and share the first results from my PhD project.
It’s always good to connect with and learn from such talented and friendly people. #ehbea2026
Title slide: Modeling and testing the evolution and development of sensitive periods in changing environments
Fabulous, wide-ranging plenary from @ehbea.bsky.social’s 2026 New Investigator winner Nicole Walasek at #ehbea2026. Her work on the evolution and development of sensitive periods highlighted the benefits of multi-species work and the importance of formal modelling of verbal theories 👏👏
Second day of @ehbea2026.bsky.social done!
Full day, full of nice discussions, a wonderful talk from Anna Rotkirch, a fruitful panel discussion about AI and science, and poster session!
Looking forward for tomorrow! 👀
#ehbea2026
Thank you so much tor inviting me to represent @manyprimates.bsky.social at #ehbea2026. A bit intimidating but very enjoyable to give my first talk as network co-coordinator.
Great job by my PhD student Hannah Goodman presenting her work on the role of sexual selection in cross-cultural variation in extrasomatic ornamentation at #ehbea2026
Oops #ehbea2026
Opening slide Progressing the causal revolution: a case study in causal re-evaluation of applied evolutionary anthropology Sarah Myers (BirthRites MPI-EVA) Sarah Johns (University of Kent)
Closing slide Conclusions • Do a DAG * Be transparent about your assumptions • Don't report odds ratios * Pay attention to measurement error * Be more self-reflecting
Fantastic example of intellectual humility from @drsarahmyers at #ehbea2026, re-evaluating a previously published paper of her own using more robust methods. Advice to the audience: “be more reflective”
Finishing the first day of @ehbea2026.bsky.social in Leiden!
We had some very great talks and interesting discussions, including talks from Rogier Mars and @iyadrahwan.bsky.social
We also had a session to discuss about AI and research practices #StandUpForScience
#ehbea2026
Great talk by @jingyux.bsky.social bringing the collective behaviour vibe to #ehbea2026 !
Stay tuned to her beky account for the upcoming preprints on her talk on social learning + social networks
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Great talk by @babeheim.bsky.social at @ehbea2026.bsky.social on the cultural evolution of strategies in the game Go, including the convergence of AI on established strategies.
#ehbea2026
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Excellent talk on machine-human interactions, cooperation and learning by @iyadrahwan.bsky.social, presented at @ehbea2026.bsky.social.
#ehbea2026 #culturalevolution
Ever wondered how Dutchies deliver 47 pizzas to conference guests? The same way we do everything else—we bike 🚲🍕 #EHBEA2026
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Great talk by @zannaclay.bsky.social on optimal maternal sensitivity in wild bonobos, presented at @ehbea2026.bsky.social in Leiden, Netherlands.
#ehbea2026
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#ehbea2026 is a “pop-up” conference, in the beautiful location of the Pesthuis in Leiden, where the organisers have built conference amenities from the ground up
🎬 Attention #EHBEA2026 attendees!
This afternoon we kick off the conference with a special screening: Maria Schrader’s award-winning film Ich bin dein Mensch—a perfect stage-setter for discussions on human–AI relationships 🤖🧠
🚨 #EHBEA2026 starts TODAY! 🎉
The science is about to begin—but first: the true backbone of any conference… logistics 😄📦
Boxes of food & drinks are rolling in, caffeine supplies secured ☕🍪 We’re ready for a fantastic few days in Leiden
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En route to #ehbea2026 and looking forward to a great programme 😊 @ehbea2026.bsky.social
COME AND JOIN OUR MEET & GREET! 📽️❤️🔥
Before #EHBEA2026, @amrotella.bsky.social talks to us about herself, her role as treasurer of @ehbea.bsky.social , and her work on the new website🤓 🙌 💯
Have a look and #MeetTheBoard 👇👇👇
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TODAY‼️
Last day to register for #EHBEA2026!
Don’t miss your opportunity and see you in Leiden 🇳🇱
More information below 👇
⏳ Blink, and you’ll miss it…
Registration for #EHBEA2026 closes tomorrow (1 April) 🗓️ Your final chance to be part of four days of ideas, debate & discovery in Leiden 🇳🇱🧠🌷
Be there—or hear about it later 😉
👉 www.ehbea2026.com
Spring is in the air, and we’re getting excited for #EHBEA2026! Hope you are too! ⏳ Registration for EHBEA 2026 closes April 1 👀 We know… suspicious timing. But it’s real! Grab your spot while you can!
#[AI]volution #ConferenceSeason #EvolutionaryHumanSciences #Cognition #BehaviouralScience
🤖🛠️ #EHBEA2026 Workshop
As part of the [AI]volution track, Lennard Froma will lead a workshop (Tue 14 April) on using Large Language Models (LLMs) to process qualitative data. Analyse and classify while keeping data on your own machine—more private, efficient & researcher-friendly 🔒💻👉 ehbea2026.com
