EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 20 MIN
Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
from Podcasts on Papers · host James
A deep dive into Robert M. Sapolsky's 'Behave' - exploring the biology behind human behavior, from our best moments to our worst. Sapolsky examines how the brain, hormones, evolution, and environment shape our actions, weaving together neuroscience, psychology, and sociology. Topics covered: - The neuroscience of behavior (seconds before an action)- Hormones and environment (minutes to days before)- Childhood, adolescence, and prenatal influences- Evolution and the roots of human behavior- Us vs. them, hierarchy, morality, empathy- The biology of violence, war, and peace#PodcastsOnPapers #RobertSapolsky #Behave #Neuroscience #Psychology #BookSummary
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A deep dive into Robert M. Sapolsky's 'Behave' - exploring the biology behind human behavior, from our best moments to our worst. Sapolsky examines how the brain, hormones, evolution, and environment shape our actions, weaving together neuroscience, psychology, and sociology. Topics covered: - The neuroscience of behavior (seconds before an action)- Hormones and environment (minutes to days before)- Childhood, adolescence, and prenatal influences- Evolution and the roots of human behavior- Us vs. them, hierarchy, morality, empathy- The biology of violence, war, and peace#PodcastsOnPapers #RobertSapolsky #Behave #Neuroscience #Psychology #BookSummary
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