Ed Dutton
Evolutionary psychologist and author known for provocative research and books on personality, intelligence, and social-political topics; discusses autism, extremism, and the history of Quaker influence in this episode.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 1min
The Quaker Question w/ Dr. Ed Dutton: The J. Burden Show Ep. 448
Dr. Ed Dutton, academic author of The Quaker Question, offers historical analysis of Quaker political influence and culture. He discusses Quaker funding networks, pacifism's social effects, silent worship as signaling, links between theology and identity, and how Quaker egalitarianism shaped wealth and reform movements. Short, provocative takes on personality, gender self‑definition, and modern advocacy appear throughout.
Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 7min
637. Is There A Link Between Autism & Extremism? - Prof. Ed Dutton
Ed Dutton, an evolutionary psychologist and provocative author, unpacks links between autistic traits and political extremes. He discusses systematizing, low cognitive empathy, rigid purity signaling, and how these traits shape leaders and movements. He also explores historical influences, including a controversial take on Quaker networks and their role in shaping reformist currents.
