Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
Robert M. Sapolsky
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53 MINS
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Psychology Science
Do you know how our behaviors are shaped by our genes and environment?
Want to explore how renowned scientists like Allan Wilson, Mary-Claire King, and Jean-Baptiste Lamarck revolutionized our understanding of genetics and behavior?
Curious about the role of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine in influencing our actions?
Dive into this fascinating journey into the complex world of behavioral genetics, epigenetics, and neuroscience, and discover how our actions are a result of a myriad of genetic, environmental, and evolutionary forces.
Do you know how our behaviors are shaped by our genes and environment?
Want to explore how renowned scientists like Allan Wilson, Mary-Claire King, and Jean-Baptiste Lamarck revolutionized our understanding of genetics and behavior?
Curious about the role of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine in influencing our actions?
Dive into this fascinating journey into the complex world of behavioral genetics, epigenetics, and neuroscience, and discover how our actions are a result of a myriad of genetic, environmental, and evolutionary forces.
Key Ideas
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#1
How Does Your Brain Determine Your Actions: An Evolutionary Insight
01 Jan 1970
03:07
03:07
#2
Decoding Human Behavior: Insights from Skinner's Pigeons to Oxytocin's Dual Role
01 Jan 1970
04:12
04:12
#3
How Does Neuroplasticity Shape Our Memories and Influence Our Behavior?
01 Jan 1970
04:19
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#4
From Neurons to Knowledge: Unraveling the Intricacies of Child Brain Development
01 Jan 1970
04:11
04:11
#5
Can Genetics Really Predict Your Personality and Behavior?
01 Jan 1970
04:11
04:11
#6
Culture vs. Biology: Unveiling the Hidden Forces Shaping Human Behavior
01 Jan 1970
03:22
03:22
#7
Is Evolution the Key to Unlocking the Secrets of Human Behavior?
01 Jan 1970
03:35
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#8
Breaking Boundaries: From 'Planet of the Apes' to Human Unity
01 Jan 1970
04:00
04:00
#9
Is Your Perception of Hierarchies Shaped by Subconscious Biases and Evolutionary Roots?
01 Jan 1970
03:26
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#10
Morality Unveiled: The Dance Between Reason and Intuition
01 Jan 1970
03:36
03:36
#11
Can Empathy Lead Us to Act or Paralyze Us: How Does Our Brain Balance Compassion and Distress?
01 Jan 1970
04:17
04:17
#12
Revolutionizing Justice: How Neuroscience Could Transform the Legal System
01 Jan 1970
03:32
03:32
#13
Shadows of the Past, Hope for the Future: Humanity's Struggle and Progress Toward Peace
01 Jan 1970
03:56
03:56
#14
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
03:54
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About Author
Robert M. Sapolsky is an acclaimed American neuroscientist, biologist, and author renowned for his research on stress and behavior. He is a professor at Stanford University, where he teaches biology, neurology, and neurosurgery. Sapolsky's book "Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst" delves into the complex interplay of genetics, environment, and evolutionary biology that shapes human behavior, offering a comprehensive look at what drives our actions.
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