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Psychology · 22 min

Behave

By Robert M. Sapolsky

This episode unpacks Robert Sapolsky's groundbreaking work, revealing how every human action is a complex tapestry woven from deep biological, environmental, and evolutionary forces.

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Psychology
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22 min
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“This episode unpacks Robert Sapolsky's groundbreaking work, revealing how every human action is a complex tapestry woven from deep biological, environmental, and evolutionary forces.”

— Robert M. Sapolsky, Behave

What it is about

Human Behavior, Neurobiology, Evolution, Free Will

Who it is for

If you've ever wondered why people, including yourself, act in ways that seem contradictory or irrational, this will sharpen your understanding of the hidden forces at play, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Robert Sapolsky, a neuroendocrinologist and primatologist, brings decades of research from the lab and the field to illuminate the intricate biological mechanisms that underpin our most complex behaviors.

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Robert M. Sapolsky

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