The Biology of Human Behavior: From Baboons to Free Will

This chapter explores the career trajectory of Dr. Robert M. Sapolsky, a renowned researcher who transitioned from studying baboons to investigating the biology of human behavior. They discuss their previous work on stress and its effects on the brain, as well as their motivation behind their book on the illusion of free will. The chapter also delves into existential questions and the speaker's personal journey towards atheism.