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The biology of our best and worst selves | Robert Sapolsky
How can humans be so compassionate and altruistic -- and also so brutal and violent? To understand why we do what we do, neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky looks at extreme context, examining actions on timescales from seconds to millions of years before they occurred. In this fascinating talk, he shares his cutting edge research into the biology that drives our worst and best behaviors.
The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more.
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published: 31 May 2017
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You have no free will at all | Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky
How your biology and environment make your decisions for you, according to Dr. Robert Sapolsky.
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Up next, Your reptilian brain, explained ► https://youtu.be/xNbNrdX2-zc?si=gVBc1WYZ4F2kEG8H
Robert Sapolsky, PhD is an author, researcher, and professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University. In this interview with Big Think’s Editor-in-Chief, Robert Chapman Smith, Sapolsky discusses the content of his most recent book, “Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will.”
Being held as a child, growing up in a collectivist culture, or experiencing any sort of brain trauma – among hundreds of other things – can shape your internal biases and ultimately influ...
published: 10 May 2024
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Robert Sapolsky: The Biology and Psychology of Depression
Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky gives an overview of both the biology and psychology of depression, with the key points being that depression is as a real of a disease as is diabetes, and that you can't begin to understand depression without seeing how the biological and psychological are one and the same. This is a 2023 update of his 2009 lecture, incorporating scientific advances since that time.
published: 14 Mar 2024
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Determined: Life without Free Will with Robert Sapolsky
Have you ever looked back on a moment and wondered if you made the right choice? Professor Robert Sapolsky has, but he believes that there was no actual choice at that moment. Professor Sapolsky has staked out an extreme stance in the field: we are nothing more than the sum of our biology, over which we had no control, and its interactions with the environment, over which we also had no control. Explore what it looks like to reject the notion of free will and how doing so can be liberating rather than paralyzing and despairing.
About the Speaker
Professor Robert Sapolsky is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor and a professor of biology, of neurology, and of neurosurgery. Over the past thirty years, he has divided his time between the lab, where he studies how stress hormones can da...
published: 05 Mar 2024
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1. Introduction to Human Behavioral Biology
(March 29, 2010) Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky gave the opening lecture of the course entitled Human Behavioral Biology and explains the basic premise of the course and how he aims to avoid categorical thinking.
Stanford University
http://www.stanford.edu
Stanford Department of Biology
http://biology.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
published: 01 Feb 2011
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Being Human | Robert Sapolsky
What makes us human? World renowned neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky explores one of the most fundamental questions about our existence.
The Leakey Foundation presents Being Human, a live event mixing short talks from great minds with fun hands-on experiments, drinks, conversation and storytelling. Each event investigates different aspects of our evolution, our behavior, and the human experience.
Follow Being Human on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/BeingHumanOrg
Like Being Human on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BeingHumanOrg
Being Human is a joint initiative of The Leakey Foundation and the Baumann Foundation.
This event is presented in partnership with The Bay Area Science Festival.
published: 26 Jun 2016
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Stanford's Sapolsky On Depression in U.S. (Full Lecture)
This lecture has been updated:
https://youtu.be/fzUXcBTQXKM
Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky, posits that depression is the most damaging disease that you can experience. Right now it is the number four cause of disability in the US and it is becoming more common. Sapolsky states that depression is as real of a biological disease as is diabetes.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
published: 10 Nov 2009
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Robert Sapolsky: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky gives a talk as part of the Science and Society Initiative: A joint project with the Laboratory for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology at Stanford University Medical School and the Hamid and Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian Studies. Learn more: https://iranian-studies.stanford.edu/science-society
Dr. Sapolsky spoke at Stanford on October 24, 2017. He is the author of several works of nonfiction, including "A Primate's Memoir," "The Trouble with Testosterone," "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers," and his most recent book "Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst." He is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation genius award. He teaches one of the most popular classes at Stanford.
W...
published: 12 Jun 2018
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Robert Sapolsky: The Psychology of Stress
Robert M. Sapolsky, Ph.D., is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor of neurology and neurological sciences at Stanford University. In this clip from his talk for the Science of a Meaningful Life series, Sapolsky explains why the stress response, which evolved for short-term physical crises, can become a long-term, chronic problem for human beings.
published: 21 Mar 2012
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Neuroscientist: How To Escape The Rat Race | Robert Sapolsky
Dr. Robert Sapolsky, renowned neuroscientist and primatologist, joins Light Watkins, to uncover the science behind stress, the illusion of free will, and what baboons can teach us about human behavior.
Watch a similar video here: https://youtu.be/G6I8be0MKg4
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:39 - From Orthodox Jew to Atheist
00:07:44 - The obsession that shaped Dr. Sapolsky's career
00:11:07 - How stress in baboons reveals secrets about human health
00:20:41 - Why free will is an illusion (shocking truth!)
00:26:18 - What if everything is predetermined? (Society's biggest question)
00:36:13 - Mind-blowing coincidences: do they really exist?
00:48:48 - A new perspective around racism and tribalism
00:52:29 - Why people love to judge
01:16:43 - What baboons teach us about human nature
01:18:38...
published: 31 Jul 2024
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Dr. Robert Sapolsky: Science of Stress, Testosterone & Free Will
In this episode, I interview Dr. Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Neurology & Neurosurgery at Stanford University. We discuss stress, what defines short-term versus long-term stress, and how stress can be beneficial or detrimental, depending on the context. We also discuss stress mitigation and how our sense of control over stress mitigation techniques, including exercise, determine health outcomes. Dr. Sapolsky explains some of the key effects of the hormone testosterone — how it can amplify pre-existing tendencies for aggression or sexual behavior, but that it does not produce those behaviors per se. He also explains how testosterone impacts our social hierarchies, sense of confidence, and willingness to embrace challenges of different kinds. He also explains how our behavio...
published: 30 Aug 2021
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Neuro-biology of trans-sexuality : Prof. Robert Sapolsky
This is a snippet from 'Lecture 15: Human Sexual Behavior I' of Stanford's 'Introduction to Behavioral Biology' given by prof. Robert Sapolsky.
The link to the entire lecture: https://youtu.be/LOY3QH_jOtE?feature=shared
The link to one of the studies mentioned: https://www.nature.com/articles/378068a0
published: 03 Oct 2021
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Do We Have Free Will? with Robert Sapolsky & Neil deGrasse Tyson
Is there a quantum reason we could have free will? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the concept of free will and predetermination with neuroscientist, biologist, and author of Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will, Robert Sapolsky.
A special thanks from our editors to Robert Sapolsky’s dog.
Could we put an end to the question of whether or not we have free will? Discover “The Hungry Judge Effect” and how little bits of biology affect our actions. We break down a physicist's perspective of free will, The Big Bang, and chaos theory. Is it enough to just feel like we have free will? Why is it an issue to think you have free will if you don’t?
We discuss the difference between free will in big decisions versus everyday decisions. How do you turn out to be t...
published: 14 Mar 2024
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Do We Have Free Will? | Robert Sapolsky & Andrew Huberman
Dr. Robert Sapolsky and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss whether we have free will and our ability to make choices.
Dr. Robert Sapolsky is a Professor of Biology, Neurology and Neurosurgery at Stanford University. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Full interview with Dr. Robert Sapolsky: https://youtu.be/DtmwtjOoSYU
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published: 20 Oct 2021
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The biology of our best and worst selves | Robert Sapolsky
How can humans be so compassionate and altruistic -- and also so brutal and violent? To understand why we do what we do, neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky looks at...
How can humans be so compassionate and altruistic -- and also so brutal and violent? To understand why we do what we do, neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky looks at extreme context, examining actions on timescales from seconds to millions of years before they occurred. In this fascinating talk, he shares his cutting edge research into the biology that drives our worst and best behaviors.
The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more.
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https://wn.com/The_Biology_Of_Our_Best_And_Worst_Selves_|_Robert_Sapolsky
How can humans be so compassionate and altruistic -- and also so brutal and violent? To understand why we do what we do, neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky looks at extreme context, examining actions on timescales from seconds to millions of years before they occurred. In this fascinating talk, he shares his cutting edge research into the biology that drives our worst and best behaviors.
The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more.
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Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/TED
- published: 31 May 2017
- views: 1048958
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You have no free will at all | Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky
How your biology and environment make your decisions for you, according to Dr. Robert Sapolsky.
Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/ch...
How your biology and environment make your decisions for you, according to Dr. Robert Sapolsky.
Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1
Up next, Your reptilian brain, explained ► https://youtu.be/xNbNrdX2-zc?si=gVBc1WYZ4F2kEG8H
Robert Sapolsky, PhD is an author, researcher, and professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University. In this interview with Big Think’s Editor-in-Chief, Robert Chapman Smith, Sapolsky discusses the content of his most recent book, “Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will.”
Being held as a child, growing up in a collectivist culture, or experiencing any sort of brain trauma – among hundreds of other things – can shape your internal biases and ultimately influence the decisions you make. This, explains Sapolsky, means that free will is not – and never has been – real. Even physiological factors like hunger can discreetly influence decision making, as discovered in a study that found judges were more likely to grant parole after they had eaten.
This insight is key for interpreting human behavior, helping not only scientists but those who aim to evolve education systems, mental health research, and even policy making.
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About Robert Sapolsky:
Robert M. Sapolsky holds degrees from Harvard and Rockefeller Universities and is currently a Professor of Biology and Neurology at Stanford University and a Research Associate with the Institute of Primate Research, National Museums of Kenya. His books include New York Times bestseller, Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst and Determined.
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How your biology and environment make your decisions for you, according to Dr. Robert Sapolsky.
Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1
Up next, Your reptilian brain, explained ► https://youtu.be/xNbNrdX2-zc?si=gVBc1WYZ4F2kEG8H
Robert Sapolsky, PhD is an author, researcher, and professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University. In this interview with Big Think’s Editor-in-Chief, Robert Chapman Smith, Sapolsky discusses the content of his most recent book, “Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will.”
Being held as a child, growing up in a collectivist culture, or experiencing any sort of brain trauma – among hundreds of other things – can shape your internal biases and ultimately influence the decisions you make. This, explains Sapolsky, means that free will is not – and never has been – real. Even physiological factors like hunger can discreetly influence decision making, as discovered in a study that found judges were more likely to grant parole after they had eaten.
This insight is key for interpreting human behavior, helping not only scientists but those who aim to evolve education systems, mental health research, and even policy making.
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Go Deeper with Big Think:
►Become a Big Think Member
Get exclusive access to full interviews, early access to new releases, Big Think merch and more. https://members.bigthink.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_description
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Guide, inspire and accelerate leaders at all levels of your company with the biggest minds in business. https://bigthink.com/plus/great-leaders-think-big/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_description
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About Robert Sapolsky:
Robert M. Sapolsky holds degrees from Harvard and Rockefeller Universities and is currently a Professor of Biology and Neurology at Stanford University and a Research Associate with the Institute of Primate Research, National Museums of Kenya. His books include New York Times bestseller, Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst and Determined.
- published: 10 May 2024
- views: 837251
2:12:28
Robert Sapolsky: The Biology and Psychology of Depression
Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky gives an overview of both the biology and psychology of depression, with the key points being that depression is as a real of...
Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky gives an overview of both the biology and psychology of depression, with the key points being that depression is as a real of a disease as is diabetes, and that you can't begin to understand depression without seeing how the biological and psychological are one and the same. This is a 2023 update of his 2009 lecture, incorporating scientific advances since that time.
https://wn.com/Robert_Sapolsky_The_Biology_And_Psychology_Of_Depression
Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky gives an overview of both the biology and psychology of depression, with the key points being that depression is as a real of a disease as is diabetes, and that you can't begin to understand depression without seeing how the biological and psychological are one and the same. This is a 2023 update of his 2009 lecture, incorporating scientific advances since that time.
- published: 14 Mar 2024
- views: 570721
53:07
Determined: Life without Free Will with Robert Sapolsky
Have you ever looked back on a moment and wondered if you made the right choice? Professor Robert Sapolsky has, but he believes that there was no actual choice ...
Have you ever looked back on a moment and wondered if you made the right choice? Professor Robert Sapolsky has, but he believes that there was no actual choice at that moment. Professor Sapolsky has staked out an extreme stance in the field: we are nothing more than the sum of our biology, over which we had no control, and its interactions with the environment, over which we also had no control. Explore what it looks like to reject the notion of free will and how doing so can be liberating rather than paralyzing and despairing.
About the Speaker
Professor Robert Sapolsky is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor and a professor of biology, of neurology, and of neurosurgery. Over the past thirty years, he has divided his time between the lab, where he studies how stress hormones can damage the brain, and in East Africa, where he studies the impact of chronic stress on the health of baboons.
Sapolsky's research is featured in the National Geographic documentary "Stress: Portrait of a Killer." For more information on this documentary and Robert's research, please visit http://killerstress.stanford.edu
Professor Sapolsky has authored several books and regularly contributes to magazines and journals such as Discover, Science, Scientific American, Harper's, and The New Yorker. He was recently featured in Stanford Magazine's "As If You Had a Choice."
This event is hosted by the Stanford Alumni Association in partnership with the Stanford Alumni Club of Minnesota.
https://wn.com/Determined_Life_Without_Free_Will_With_Robert_Sapolsky
Have you ever looked back on a moment and wondered if you made the right choice? Professor Robert Sapolsky has, but he believes that there was no actual choice at that moment. Professor Sapolsky has staked out an extreme stance in the field: we are nothing more than the sum of our biology, over which we had no control, and its interactions with the environment, over which we also had no control. Explore what it looks like to reject the notion of free will and how doing so can be liberating rather than paralyzing and despairing.
About the Speaker
Professor Robert Sapolsky is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor and a professor of biology, of neurology, and of neurosurgery. Over the past thirty years, he has divided his time between the lab, where he studies how stress hormones can damage the brain, and in East Africa, where he studies the impact of chronic stress on the health of baboons.
Sapolsky's research is featured in the National Geographic documentary "Stress: Portrait of a Killer." For more information on this documentary and Robert's research, please visit http://killerstress.stanford.edu
Professor Sapolsky has authored several books and regularly contributes to magazines and journals such as Discover, Science, Scientific American, Harper's, and The New Yorker. He was recently featured in Stanford Magazine's "As If You Had a Choice."
This event is hosted by the Stanford Alumni Association in partnership with the Stanford Alumni Club of Minnesota.
- published: 05 Mar 2024
- views: 202082
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1. Introduction to Human Behavioral Biology
(March 29, 2010) Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky gave the opening lecture of the course entitled Human Behavioral Biology and explains the basic premise of t...
(March 29, 2010) Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky gave the opening lecture of the course entitled Human Behavioral Biology and explains the basic premise of the course and how he aims to avoid categorical thinking.
Stanford University
http://www.stanford.edu
Stanford Department of Biology
http://biology.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
https://wn.com/1._Introduction_To_Human_Behavioral_Biology
(March 29, 2010) Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky gave the opening lecture of the course entitled Human Behavioral Biology and explains the basic premise of the course and how he aims to avoid categorical thinking.
Stanford University
http://www.stanford.edu
Stanford Department of Biology
http://biology.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
- published: 01 Feb 2011
- views: 17941772
37:00
Being Human | Robert Sapolsky
What makes us human? World renowned neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky explores one of the most fundamental questions about our existence.
The Leakey Foundation pr...
What makes us human? World renowned neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky explores one of the most fundamental questions about our existence.
The Leakey Foundation presents Being Human, a live event mixing short talks from great minds with fun hands-on experiments, drinks, conversation and storytelling. Each event investigates different aspects of our evolution, our behavior, and the human experience.
Follow Being Human on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/BeingHumanOrg
Like Being Human on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BeingHumanOrg
Being Human is a joint initiative of The Leakey Foundation and the Baumann Foundation.
This event is presented in partnership with The Bay Area Science Festival.
https://wn.com/Being_Human_|_Robert_Sapolsky
What makes us human? World renowned neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky explores one of the most fundamental questions about our existence.
The Leakey Foundation presents Being Human, a live event mixing short talks from great minds with fun hands-on experiments, drinks, conversation and storytelling. Each event investigates different aspects of our evolution, our behavior, and the human experience.
Follow Being Human on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/BeingHumanOrg
Like Being Human on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BeingHumanOrg
Being Human is a joint initiative of The Leakey Foundation and the Baumann Foundation.
This event is presented in partnership with The Bay Area Science Festival.
- published: 26 Jun 2016
- views: 356163
52:29
Stanford's Sapolsky On Depression in U.S. (Full Lecture)
This lecture has been updated:
https://youtu.be/fzUXcBTQXKM
Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky, posits that depression is the most damaging disease that you ca...
This lecture has been updated:
https://youtu.be/fzUXcBTQXKM
Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky, posits that depression is the most damaging disease that you can experience. Right now it is the number four cause of disability in the US and it is becoming more common. Sapolsky states that depression is as real of a biological disease as is diabetes.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
https://wn.com/Stanford's_Sapolsky_On_Depression_In_U.S._(Full_Lecture)
This lecture has been updated:
https://youtu.be/fzUXcBTQXKM
Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky, posits that depression is the most damaging disease that you can experience. Right now it is the number four cause of disability in the US and it is becoming more common. Sapolsky states that depression is as real of a biological disease as is diabetes.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
- published: 10 Nov 2009
- views: 5833327
1:13:13
Robert Sapolsky: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky gives a talk as part of the Science and Society Initiative: A joint project with the Laboratory for Behavioral and Cognitive ...
Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky gives a talk as part of the Science and Society Initiative: A joint project with the Laboratory for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology at Stanford University Medical School and the Hamid and Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian Studies. Learn more: https://iranian-studies.stanford.edu/science-society
Dr. Sapolsky spoke at Stanford on October 24, 2017. He is the author of several works of nonfiction, including "A Primate's Memoir," "The Trouble with Testosterone," "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers," and his most recent book "Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst." He is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation genius award. He teaches one of the most popular classes at Stanford.
Watch a follow up interview to this talk with Dr. Josef Parvizi (Stanford Medical School) and Dr. Abbas Milani (Stanford Iranian Studies): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68iNlWaAl4U&t=1981s
https://wn.com/Robert_Sapolsky_The_Biology_Of_Humans_At_Our_Best_And_Worst
Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky gives a talk as part of the Science and Society Initiative: A joint project with the Laboratory for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology at Stanford University Medical School and the Hamid and Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian Studies. Learn more: https://iranian-studies.stanford.edu/science-society
Dr. Sapolsky spoke at Stanford on October 24, 2017. He is the author of several works of nonfiction, including "A Primate's Memoir," "The Trouble with Testosterone," "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers," and his most recent book "Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst." He is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation genius award. He teaches one of the most popular classes at Stanford.
Watch a follow up interview to this talk with Dr. Josef Parvizi (Stanford Medical School) and Dr. Abbas Milani (Stanford Iranian Studies): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68iNlWaAl4U&t=1981s
- published: 12 Jun 2018
- views: 1033563
3:19
Robert Sapolsky: The Psychology of Stress
Robert M. Sapolsky, Ph.D., is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor of neurology and neurological sciences at Stanfo...
Robert M. Sapolsky, Ph.D., is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor of neurology and neurological sciences at Stanford University. In this clip from his talk for the Science of a Meaningful Life series, Sapolsky explains why the stress response, which evolved for short-term physical crises, can become a long-term, chronic problem for human beings.
https://wn.com/Robert_Sapolsky_The_Psychology_Of_Stress
Robert M. Sapolsky, Ph.D., is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor of neurology and neurological sciences at Stanford University. In this clip from his talk for the Science of a Meaningful Life series, Sapolsky explains why the stress response, which evolved for short-term physical crises, can become a long-term, chronic problem for human beings.
- published: 21 Mar 2012
- views: 234627
1:22:30
Neuroscientist: How To Escape The Rat Race | Robert Sapolsky
Dr. Robert Sapolsky, renowned neuroscientist and primatologist, joins Light Watkins, to uncover the science behind stress, the illusion of free will, and what b...
Dr. Robert Sapolsky, renowned neuroscientist and primatologist, joins Light Watkins, to uncover the science behind stress, the illusion of free will, and what baboons can teach us about human behavior.
Watch a similar video here: https://youtu.be/G6I8be0MKg4
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:39 - From Orthodox Jew to Atheist
00:07:44 - The obsession that shaped Dr. Sapolsky's career
00:11:07 - How stress in baboons reveals secrets about human health
00:20:41 - Why free will is an illusion (shocking truth!)
00:26:18 - What if everything is predetermined? (Society's biggest question)
00:36:13 - Mind-blowing coincidences: do they really exist?
00:48:48 - A new perspective around racism and tribalism
00:52:29 - Why people love to judge
01:16:43 - What baboons teach us about human nature
01:18:38 - How to build a more humane society
Check out The Light Watkins Show playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6xBLYUXbFiDCGFPdjMJ6IQL5nRcXPN-P
To know more information about Robert, go to: https://www.lightwatkins.com/show/robert-sapolsky
Follow Light on social media: https://linktr.ee/lightwatkins
https://wn.com/Neuroscientist_How_To_Escape_The_Rat_Race_|_Robert_Sapolsky
Dr. Robert Sapolsky, renowned neuroscientist and primatologist, joins Light Watkins, to uncover the science behind stress, the illusion of free will, and what baboons can teach us about human behavior.
Watch a similar video here: https://youtu.be/G6I8be0MKg4
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:39 - From Orthodox Jew to Atheist
00:07:44 - The obsession that shaped Dr. Sapolsky's career
00:11:07 - How stress in baboons reveals secrets about human health
00:20:41 - Why free will is an illusion (shocking truth!)
00:26:18 - What if everything is predetermined? (Society's biggest question)
00:36:13 - Mind-blowing coincidences: do they really exist?
00:48:48 - A new perspective around racism and tribalism
00:52:29 - Why people love to judge
01:16:43 - What baboons teach us about human nature
01:18:38 - How to build a more humane society
Check out The Light Watkins Show playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6xBLYUXbFiDCGFPdjMJ6IQL5nRcXPN-P
To know more information about Robert, go to: https://www.lightwatkins.com/show/robert-sapolsky
Follow Light on social media: https://linktr.ee/lightwatkins
- published: 31 Jul 2024
- views: 582261
1:29:50
Dr. Robert Sapolsky: Science of Stress, Testosterone & Free Will
In this episode, I interview Dr. Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Neurology & Neurosurgery at Stanford University. We discuss stress, what defines ...
In this episode, I interview Dr. Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Neurology & Neurosurgery at Stanford University. We discuss stress, what defines short-term versus long-term stress, and how stress can be beneficial or detrimental, depending on the context. We also discuss stress mitigation and how our sense of control over stress mitigation techniques, including exercise, determine health outcomes. Dr. Sapolsky explains some of the key effects of the hormone testosterone — how it can amplify pre-existing tendencies for aggression or sexual behavior, but that it does not produce those behaviors per se. He also explains how testosterone impacts our social hierarchies, sense of confidence, and willingness to embrace challenges of different kinds. He also explains how our behaviors and perceptions shape testosterone levels. And we discuss estrogen and the powerful role it plays in brain development, health and longevity. Finally, we discuss free will, what it means to have free will, and if we have any free will, including how knowledge alone might allow us to make better decisions for ourselves and society.
Please visit our website for an updated list of our current sponsors, as the sponsors mentioned in this episode may no longer be affiliated with us: https://www.hubermanlab.com/sponsors
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Dr. Sapolsky's most recent book, "Behave: The Biology of Humans At Our Best & Worst": https://amzn.to/3yrZ6k7
Support Research in the Huberman Lab at Stanford on Stress, Sleep & Human Performance: https://hubermanlab.stanford.edu/giving
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction: Dr. Robert Sapolsky
00:02:26 Sponsors: Roka, InsideTracker
00:06:30 Stress: Short & Long-Term, Good & Bad
00:09:11 Valence & Amygdala
00:11:00 Testosterone: Common Myths vs. Actual Truths
00:15:15 Behaviors that Affect Testosterone
00:17:20 Mindsets & Contexts that Affect Testosterone
00:20:28 How Finger Length Ratios Reflect Prenatal Hormone Levels
00:22:30 Aggression: Male-Female, Female-Male, & Female-Female
00:24:05 Testosterone: The Challenge Hypothesis
00:29:20 How Dopamine Impacts Testosterone & Motivation
00:32:32 Estrogen: Improves Brain & Longevity BUT TIMING IS KEY
00:39:40 Are Testosterone & Sperm Counts in Males Really Dropping?
00:42:15 Stress Mitigation & Our Sense of Control
00:51:35 How Best to Buffer Stress
00:57:04 Power of Perception, Choice & Individual Differences
01:00:32 Context-Setting, Prefrontal Cortex & Hierarchy
01:11:20 How Dr. Sapolsky Accomplishes Deep Thinking
01:13:17 Do We Have Free Will?
01:20:50 How to Apply Knowledge & Learning
01:23:44 Robert’s New Book: “Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will”
01:28:27 Reflections, Support of Podcast, & Supporting Stress Research
#HubermanLab #Testosterone #Stress
Photo credit: Linda A. Cicero (used with permission from Stanford Medicine Media)
Disclaimer: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer
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In this episode, I interview Dr. Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Neurology & Neurosurgery at Stanford University. We discuss stress, what defines short-term versus long-term stress, and how stress can be beneficial or detrimental, depending on the context. We also discuss stress mitigation and how our sense of control over stress mitigation techniques, including exercise, determine health outcomes. Dr. Sapolsky explains some of the key effects of the hormone testosterone — how it can amplify pre-existing tendencies for aggression or sexual behavior, but that it does not produce those behaviors per se. He also explains how testosterone impacts our social hierarchies, sense of confidence, and willingness to embrace challenges of different kinds. He also explains how our behaviors and perceptions shape testosterone levels. And we discuss estrogen and the powerful role it plays in brain development, health and longevity. Finally, we discuss free will, what it means to have free will, and if we have any free will, including how knowledge alone might allow us to make better decisions for ourselves and society.
Please visit our website for an updated list of our current sponsors, as the sponsors mentioned in this episode may no longer be affiliated with us: https://www.hubermanlab.com/sponsors
Social & Website
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab
Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com
Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3thCToZ
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PYzuFs
Links
Dr. Sapolsky's most recent book, "Behave: The Biology of Humans At Our Best & Worst": https://amzn.to/3yrZ6k7
Support Research in the Huberman Lab at Stanford on Stress, Sleep & Human Performance: https://hubermanlab.stanford.edu/giving
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction: Dr. Robert Sapolsky
00:02:26 Sponsors: Roka, InsideTracker
00:06:30 Stress: Short & Long-Term, Good & Bad
00:09:11 Valence & Amygdala
00:11:00 Testosterone: Common Myths vs. Actual Truths
00:15:15 Behaviors that Affect Testosterone
00:17:20 Mindsets & Contexts that Affect Testosterone
00:20:28 How Finger Length Ratios Reflect Prenatal Hormone Levels
00:22:30 Aggression: Male-Female, Female-Male, & Female-Female
00:24:05 Testosterone: The Challenge Hypothesis
00:29:20 How Dopamine Impacts Testosterone & Motivation
00:32:32 Estrogen: Improves Brain & Longevity BUT TIMING IS KEY
00:39:40 Are Testosterone & Sperm Counts in Males Really Dropping?
00:42:15 Stress Mitigation & Our Sense of Control
00:51:35 How Best to Buffer Stress
00:57:04 Power of Perception, Choice & Individual Differences
01:00:32 Context-Setting, Prefrontal Cortex & Hierarchy
01:11:20 How Dr. Sapolsky Accomplishes Deep Thinking
01:13:17 Do We Have Free Will?
01:20:50 How to Apply Knowledge & Learning
01:23:44 Robert’s New Book: “Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will”
01:28:27 Reflections, Support of Podcast, & Supporting Stress Research
#HubermanLab #Testosterone #Stress
Photo credit: Linda A. Cicero (used with permission from Stanford Medicine Media)
Disclaimer: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer
- published: 30 Aug 2021
- views: 1602993
6:43
Neuro-biology of trans-sexuality : Prof. Robert Sapolsky
This is a snippet from 'Lecture 15: Human Sexual Behavior I' of Stanford's 'Introduction to Behavioral Biology' given by prof. Robert Sapolsky.
The link to th...
This is a snippet from 'Lecture 15: Human Sexual Behavior I' of Stanford's 'Introduction to Behavioral Biology' given by prof. Robert Sapolsky.
The link to the entire lecture: https://youtu.be/LOY3QH_jOtE?feature=shared
The link to one of the studies mentioned: https://www.nature.com/articles/378068a0
https://wn.com/Neuro_Biology_Of_Trans_Sexuality_Prof._Robert_Sapolsky
This is a snippet from 'Lecture 15: Human Sexual Behavior I' of Stanford's 'Introduction to Behavioral Biology' given by prof. Robert Sapolsky.
The link to the entire lecture: https://youtu.be/LOY3QH_jOtE?feature=shared
The link to one of the studies mentioned: https://www.nature.com/articles/378068a0
- published: 03 Oct 2021
- views: 1727888
54:48
Do We Have Free Will? with Robert Sapolsky & Neil deGrasse Tyson
Is there a quantum reason we could have free will? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the concept of free will and predetermination with neuros...
Is there a quantum reason we could have free will? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the concept of free will and predetermination with neuroscientist, biologist, and author of Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will, Robert Sapolsky.
A special thanks from our editors to Robert Sapolsky’s dog.
Could we put an end to the question of whether or not we have free will? Discover “The Hungry Judge Effect” and how little bits of biology affect our actions. We break down a physicist's perspective of free will, The Big Bang, and chaos theory. Is it enough to just feel like we have free will? Why is it an issue to think you have free will if you don’t?
We discuss the difference between free will in big decisions versus everyday decisions. How do you turn out to be the type of person who chooses vanilla ice cream over strawberry? We explore how quantum physics and virtual particles factor into predetermination. Could quantum randomness change the actions of an atom? How can society best account for a lack of free will? Are people still responsible for their actions?
What would Chuck do if he could do anything he wanted? We also discuss the benefits of a society that acknowledges powers outside of our control and scientific advancements made. How is meritocracy impacted by free will? Plus, can you change if people believe in free will if they have no free will in believing so?
Thanks to our Patrons Pro Handyman, Brad K. Daniels, Starman, Stephen Somers, Nina Kane, Paul Applegate, and David Goldberg for supporting us this week.
A special thanks from our editors to Robert Sapolsky’s dog.
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00:00 - Introduction: Free Will
3:45 - The Impacts of Biology & The Hungry Judge Effect
9:26 - The Physicist Perspective on Free Will & Chaos Theory
12:15 - Is It Good To Think We Have Free Will?
14:35 - Free Will in Big Decisions vs. Small Decisions
19:43 - Quantum Physics & Randomness
25:25 - Does Lack of Free Will Explain Everything?
29:22 - How Does Society Need to Change?
34:10 - What If You Could Do Anything You Want?
35:00 - How Do Change a Culture If There’s No Free Will?
42:16 - Giving Up Meritocracy
45:17 - Factoring in Accountability
49:12 - Do We Have Free Will To Determine Whether We Believe in Free Will?
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Is there a quantum reason we could have free will? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the concept of free will and predetermination with neuroscientist, biologist, and author of Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will, Robert Sapolsky.
A special thanks from our editors to Robert Sapolsky’s dog.
Could we put an end to the question of whether or not we have free will? Discover “The Hungry Judge Effect” and how little bits of biology affect our actions. We break down a physicist's perspective of free will, The Big Bang, and chaos theory. Is it enough to just feel like we have free will? Why is it an issue to think you have free will if you don’t?
We discuss the difference between free will in big decisions versus everyday decisions. How do you turn out to be the type of person who chooses vanilla ice cream over strawberry? We explore how quantum physics and virtual particles factor into predetermination. Could quantum randomness change the actions of an atom? How can society best account for a lack of free will? Are people still responsible for their actions?
What would Chuck do if he could do anything he wanted? We also discuss the benefits of a society that acknowledges powers outside of our control and scientific advancements made. How is meritocracy impacted by free will? Plus, can you change if people believe in free will if they have no free will in believing so?
Thanks to our Patrons Pro Handyman, Brad K. Daniels, Starman, Stephen Somers, Nina Kane, Paul Applegate, and David Goldberg for supporting us this week.
A special thanks from our editors to Robert Sapolsky’s dog.
NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free.
Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus
Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio
FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio
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About StarTalk:
Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up!
#StarTalk #neildegrassetyson
00:00 - Introduction: Free Will
3:45 - The Impacts of Biology & The Hungry Judge Effect
9:26 - The Physicist Perspective on Free Will & Chaos Theory
12:15 - Is It Good To Think We Have Free Will?
14:35 - Free Will in Big Decisions vs. Small Decisions
19:43 - Quantum Physics & Randomness
25:25 - Does Lack of Free Will Explain Everything?
29:22 - How Does Society Need to Change?
34:10 - What If You Could Do Anything You Want?
35:00 - How Do Change a Culture If There’s No Free Will?
42:16 - Giving Up Meritocracy
45:17 - Factoring in Accountability
49:12 - Do We Have Free Will To Determine Whether We Believe in Free Will?
- published: 14 Mar 2024
- views: 1666570
8:14
Do We Have Free Will? | Robert Sapolsky & Andrew Huberman
Dr. Robert Sapolsky and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss whether we have free will and our ability to make choices.
Dr. Robert Sapolsky is a Professor of Biology, N...
Dr. Robert Sapolsky and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss whether we have free will and our ability to make choices.
Dr. Robert Sapolsky is a Professor of Biology, Neurology and Neurosurgery at Stanford University. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Full interview with Dr. Robert Sapolsky: https://youtu.be/DtmwtjOoSYU
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/andrewhubermanlab
#HubermanLab #RobertSapolsky
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Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman
Please note that The Huberman Lab Podcast is distinct from Dr. Huberman's teaching and research roles at Stanford University School of Medicine. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Huberman Lab Podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
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Dr. Robert Sapolsky and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss whether we have free will and our ability to make choices.
Dr. Robert Sapolsky is a Professor of Biology, Neurology and Neurosurgery at Stanford University. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Full interview with Dr. Robert Sapolsky: https://youtu.be/DtmwtjOoSYU
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/andrewhubermanlab
#HubermanLab #RobertSapolsky
Social:
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/hubermanlab
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Website - https://hubermanlab.com
Newsletter - https://hubermanlab.com/neural-network
Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman
Please note that The Huberman Lab Podcast is distinct from Dr. Huberman's teaching and research roles at Stanford University School of Medicine. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Huberman Lab Podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
- published: 20 Oct 2021
- views: 225224