J Paediatr Child Health April 2019 PMID 30957335

The evolutionary origin of disgust.

David Isaacs

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Peak: 39 in Mar 2022
across 3 sources since Apr 2019

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715,488
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3,510

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What people are saying

The digital discussions highlight varying perspectives on the research, such as references to the evolutionary origins of disgust toward older adults and political groups, with tone ranging from curiosity to conspiracy theories. Words like 'disgust,' 'disrespect,' and phrases like 'dark side' suggest a mix of scientific curiosity and social commentary, shaping an overall moderate engagement with the topic.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions are mixed; some posts support the idea that disgust has an evolutionary basis, while others express skepticism about the motives behind such research or its social implications.

InterestModerate interest

Most posts show moderate curiosity, particularly regarding the evolutionary and social implications of disgust, with some posts expressing personal reactions or skepticism.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions reference specific studies and theories, indicating a genuine effort to understand the research, though some are superficial or dismissive.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest the topic has some influence, especially as it relates to social and political views, but overall, the impact appears limited to academic and social discourse.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explores how disgust may have evolved as a protective mechanism to prevent humans from ingesting or coming into contact with harmful substances, like spoiled food or disease-causing organisms.
  • It examines various theories about the origins of disgust, suggesting it might have developed through both biological and cultural evolution to enhance survival and health.
  • The text discusses how understanding the evolution of disgust can provide insights into human behavior, health, and even social interactions.]

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SciShow
@SciShow · X

Disgust is a visceral emotion designed to protect us from things that could make us sick, like rotten food or bodily fluids. However, it also has a darker side that can influence our opinions of others. https://t.co/nZ7ebXUjLV https://t.co/TGSCEBHIE8

Dec 10, 2020 · 23 likes · 3 shares · 114,080 followers View post →
PsyPost.org
@PsyPost · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/ClBBHZx1uU

Mar 14, 2022 · 11 likes · 7 shares · 207,798 followers View post →
Scott Greenfield
@ScottGreenfield · X

Study shows "disgust" of old people is evolutionary. https://t.co/2bOoGLbTeT

Mar 16, 2022 · 4 likes · 20,980 followers View post →
Nicolas Treich
@Treich13 · X

@robertwiblin Please check the work of @CSarabian who studies the evolutionary origin of disgust in animals https://t.co/GE3KCo1nsv

Sep 5, 2023 · 1 like · 2,490 followers View post →
Kathy Black
@kblackphd · X

Psychological and evolutionary perspective on impression of 'disgust' towards older adults. https://t.co/59l1eLkPWE

Mar 15, 2022 · 1 like · 2,401 followers View post →
Nurullah Alınak
@NurullahAlinak · X

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Dec 13, 2020 · 1 like · 1,028 followers View post →

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Danitsa Rodrigues MD, MSc,PhD
@psiquidanitsa · X

@70v3e https://t.co/FJ4dIO6Khx

Aug 21, 2024 · 758 followers View post →
Nicolas Treich
@Treich13 · X

@robertwiblin Please check the work of @CSarabian who studies the evolutionary origin of disgust in animals https://t.co/GE3KCo1nsv

Sep 5, 2023 · 1 like · 2,490 followers View post →
SanguineTangerine
@VeganFemanistic · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/DAcb1JDuNY

Mar 20, 2022 · 623 followers View post →
Masters378mamed he/him/his
@masters378mamed · X

My disgust stems from the disrespect shown to me by them. Their impatient attitude. The belief that just because you lived that long i owe you something. https://t.co/WvIdspxCXi

Mar 19, 2022 · 49 followers View post →
Koenfucius
@koenfucius · X

Study finds a widespread comparative disgust toward older adults, which is stronger toward strangers than toward familiar people, and unaffected by filial piety (general respect for elders)—thus suggesting an evolutionary ‘pathogen avoidance’ origin: https://t.co/sw273FMdoW https://t.co/pl6Nri3bA8

Mar 18, 2022 · 8,590 followers View post →
James Hughes
@JamesHu29812484 · X

A new study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward Republicans. Disgust is an important factor that links the behavioural immune system – “a defense system selected under the persistent disease pressures in an evolutionary environment”. https://t.co/Szl6aiVuaG

Mar 18, 2022 · 5,453 followers View post →
Andrew Lockley
@andrewjlockley · X

RT @PsyPost: New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/ClBBHZx1uU

Mar 17, 2022 · 7 shares · 1,939 followers View post →
Téa Rogers
@TeaRogers · X

RT @PsyPost: New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/ClBBHZx1uU

Mar 17, 2022 · 7 shares · 323 followers View post →
PsyPost.org
@PsyPost · X

RT @PsyPost: New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/ClBBHZx1uU

Mar 17, 2022 · 7 shares · 207,798 followers View post →
@AlabamaGal
@AlabamaGal4USA · X

Make no mistake about it, #Americans, this is no naturally-occurring evolution, but a product of very purposeful #Satanic #socialengineering. The #NWO rules will call for the execution of the feeble & unproductive, & in order for that to be accepted by ➡️ https://t.co/JbHuAqdckH

Mar 16, 2022 · 592 followers View post →
Kamuka
@sravacitta · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults via @psypost https://t.co/hdRtWz8krz

Mar 16, 2022 · 392 followers View post →
Smith
@JimmyLeafTender · X

https://t.co/PAHpjNI5eK

Mar 16, 2022 · 5,347 followers View post →
Scott Greenfield
@ScottGreenfield · X

Study shows "disgust" of old people is evolutionary. https://t.co/2bOoGLbTeT

Mar 16, 2022 · 4 likes · 20,980 followers View post →
Black News Portal
@BlackNewsPortal · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults via @psypost https://t.co/ryDMj8nEe2

Mar 16, 2022 · 12,316 followers View post →
MzNatTurner
@MzNatTurner · X

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Mar 16, 2022 · 4,992 followers View post →
Michelle
@mstuartbc · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults via @psypost https://t.co/anOIJ8eFTr

Mar 16, 2022 · 175 followers View post →
Trailer Swift
@StephenBidder · X

And it is a shameful thing, these younger generations do. While begging for attention and acceptance https://t.co/JUulai9tHm

Mar 16, 2022 · 105 followers View post →
Snapzu Health News
@Snapzu_Health · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/B5xMa73Zj6

Mar 15, 2022 · 2,164 followers View post →
Larry Lenz
@l11432 · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults via @psypost https://t.co/h8vn1ZF0s3

Mar 15, 2022 · 495 followers View post →
curtisYo
@wrckDnRck · X

Mar 15, 2022 · 153 followers View post →
sharen love
@sharenlove · X

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Mar 15, 2022 · 2,027 followers View post →
JamChrisJoy
@JamChrisJoy · X

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Mar 15, 2022 · 5,916 followers View post →
renbie
@renbie1 · X

RT @PsyPost: New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/ClBBHZx1uU

Mar 15, 2022 · 7 shares · 65 followers View post →
Reddit Journal of Science
@rsciencejournal · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/yRlJc9EXOt #science #psychology #new #study #sheds #origin

Mar 15, 2022 · 335 followers View post →
Dave brown
@Paraplane100 · X

They want us to hate the old people. https://t.co/TZbL0PtCSr

Mar 15, 2022 · 917 followers View post →
Indictment Of Humanity
@IndictmentOf · X

Now I know I'm "gross!" https://t.co/qKd5ldLVTt

Mar 15, 2022 · 239 followers View post →
sandypriester
@sandypriester · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults - PsyPost https://t.co/NDZCgT01hI via @GoogleNews

Mar 15, 2022 · 3,621 followers View post →
we.PRmo
@wePRmo · X

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Mar 15, 2022 · 586 followers View post →
Larry Sanchez Perezmarchand, Ed.S, M.S.
@LarrySa93397734 · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults via @psypost https://t.co/3Kgg2XnRSf

Mar 15, 2022 · 19 followers View post →
Illuminati_bal
@Illuminati_bal · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/bjICpmXngv

Mar 15, 2022 · 1,074 followers View post →
New Study Alert
@NewStudyAlert · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults - PsyPost https://t.co/RCiWHBzOYZ

Mar 15, 2022 · 4 followers View post →
Lulu
@LulubirdLulu · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults via @psypost https://t.co/9ibzweLXrM

Mar 15, 2022 · 36 followers View post →
Kathy Black
@kblackphd · X

Psychological and evolutionary perspective on impression of 'disgust' towards older adults. https://t.co/59l1eLkPWE

Mar 15, 2022 · 1 like · 2,401 followers View post →
Health For The Brain
@health4brain · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults #brain https://t.co/hNJ4P9I9mM

Mar 15, 2022 · 838 followers View post →
culture decanted
@culturedecanted · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/7pFbi2fror #anthropology #culture #evolution #aging

Mar 15, 2022 · 2,444 followers View post →
localhostscience
@localhostsci · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults

Mar 14, 2022 · 34 followers View post →
Dan Castro
@DanCas2 · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/VyC9zC93tq #SmartNews

Mar 14, 2022 · 8,353 followers View post →
Brain Health
@probrainhealth · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults #brain https://t.co/2PF7LGUshs

Mar 14, 2022 · 765 followers View post →
Billboard.io
@billboard_io · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults | PsyPost | https://t.co/LINX8kkFxm

Mar 14, 2022 · 614 followers View post →
Endquire
@Endquire · X

RT @PsyPost: New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/ClBBHZx1uU

Mar 14, 2022 · 7 shares · 402 followers View post →
PsyPost.org
@PsyPost · X

New study sheds light on the evolutionary origin of disgust toward older adults https://t.co/ClBBHZx1uU

Mar 14, 2022 · 11 likes · 7 shares · 207,798 followers View post →
Nurullah Alınak
@NurullahAlinak · X

@EvrimselP https://t.co/BePbhn1Jke

Jul 11, 2021 · 1,028 followers View post →
IO Bender. Healthy body - healthy mind
@PsychResilience · X

@Bella_Chanelle @TimeIsNotGiven I asked a question. A question about the evolutionary origin of disgust towards signs of disease - which may include excessive amounts of fat. It just happens so that you interpreted the question as “=“ sign. Some amount of fat is vital for proper metabolism, esp. in women.

May 17, 2021 · 76 followers View post →
Elise Larsson
@EliseLarsson · X

The Dark Side of Disgust https://t.co/J08S688bI6 via @YouTube

Jan 9, 2021 · 238 followers View post →
bakomox
@bakomox · X

disgust can even identify political ideology? #science https://t.co/4CQzRvZsOD

Dec 18, 2020 · 66 followers View post →
Nurullah Alınak
@NurullahAlinak · X

https://t.co/Rng3TLTFKG

Dec 13, 2020 · 1 like · 1,028 followers View post →
Cecile Braconnier
@braco001 · X

The Dark Side of Disgust https://t.co/uOSMdckwXY via @YouTube

Dec 11, 2020 · 737 followers View post →
João M
@nababu · X

Dec 11, 2020 · 567 followers View post →
Gohsuke Takama
@gohsuket · X

|・ω・`)フム perhaps one origin of hate feelings "The Dark Side of Disgust" on YouTube - https://t.co/KnjGjV4U8P

Dec 10, 2020 · 2,981 followers View post →
William Wallace
@bill14051 · X

RT @SciShow: Disgust is a visceral emotion designed to protect us from things that could make us sick, like rotten food or bodily fluids. H…

Dec 10, 2020 · 3 shares · 325 followers View post →
Hammad
@AliHammadArtist · X

#Disgust https://t.co/unNlsE1eDA

Dec 10, 2020 · 469 followers View post →
chet
@utopiantaco · X

the dark side of disgust... https://t.co/KgIllmcNRN

Dec 10, 2020 · 867 followers View post →
Dak
@Daktangle · X

RT @SciShow: Disgust is a visceral emotion designed to protect us from things that could make us sick, like rotten food or bodily fluids. H…

Dec 10, 2020 · 3 shares · 569 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

Disgust is a visceral emotion designed to protect us from things that could make us sick, like rotten food or bodily fluids. However, it also has a darker side that can influence our opinions of others. https://t.co/nZ7ebXUjLV https://t.co/TGSCEBHIE8

Dec 10, 2020 · 23 likes · 3 shares · 114,080 followers View post →
JPCH
@JPCHonline · X

Editorial: The evolutionary origin of disgust https://t.co/se2YqnFMvD #JPCHFreeAccess https://t.co/8vfTooqEow

Jul 22, 2019 · 1,465 followers View post →
raewyn mutch
@RaewynMutch · X

The summary last paragraph is very powerful. We owe a great deal to the legacy if wisdom built through the JPCH by Editir in Chief, Professir David Isaacs. https://t.co/dODVrMCu6p

Apr 30, 2019 · 893 followers View post →
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