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#693 - Dr Robert Sapolsky - The Shocking New Science Of How To Manage Your Stress

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The Neuroscience of Stress and Empathy

This chapter explores how stress affects empathy by altering the function of the anterior cingulate cortex, leading to increased self-centeredness and detachment from others' suffering. It also discusses potential treatments that can help mitigate these negative effects in high-stress situations.

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