E203 - Material Culture & Cognitive Evolution with Dr Matilda Siebrecht - ADHD 203
Published: April 9, 2026
Duration: 44:58
In this episode, George is joined by archaeologist and podcaster Matilda (Tilly) Siebrecht to explore what artefacts can really tell us about the human mind.
These aren’t just ancient objects — they’re decisions, habits, and lived experiences.
From tool use to decorative beads, George and Tilly discuss how material culture reveals:
• How people thought and learned
• The role of skill, repetition, and behaviour
• What wear and tear tells us about everyday life
• And how individual differences show up in the archaeological record
Drawing on Tilly’s work in material culture...