Robert Sapolsky
Neuroscientist | Biology and Stress in Primates
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Robert Sapolsky is one of the world's foremost neuroscientists, renowned for his groundbreaking research on stress in primates, including humans. As a Professor of Biology and Neurology at Stanford University, his work has revolutionized our understanding of how chronic stress impacts the brain and body. Sapolsky's TED talks on topics like the biology of human behavior have reached millions, offering scientific insights that challenge preconceptions and inspire new ways of thinking about the human condition.
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The biology of our best and worst selves
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.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2017 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
| Stanford University 2009 | 2009 | 🇺🇸Stanford, United States |
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